Regain Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 My condo doesnt bill the month until days after the rental period is over so it’s unlikely i’ll get a deposit back on moving out. should i withhold the key, or will they just charge another month for doing so? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted January 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2022 You can't expect to get your deposit back right away, even with a "good" owner. Don't keep the key! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted January 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2022 Landlord will wait until the final utility bills arrive and are paid before even considering returning the deposit. The landlord owns the keys, could withholding them be basis for a theft charge ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) i think you should play the game, agree 1 month deposit only (do this next time), then pay final rent and hand back keys, hopefully being a good tenant the landlord will want to give your money back excl charges, elec, water, cleaning Edited January 29, 2022 by scubascuba3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Keeping the keys will create friction with landlord thats holding your deposit, I'm sure you want it back. Return the keys, your deposit is coming minus final utilities and cleaning.......... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Keep the keys they can just change out the lock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Ask for a joint inspection of the room to make sure all is in order, at the same time read the water and electricity meter and give them the keys back as many condos telly up the bills at the end of the month... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohyesuare Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 With shorter stays, usually they look at the meter when you check-in and they can easily check it when you are checking out and then deduct and give you back the remainder on the spot but if you have stayed years, it might be different. I think there's even a way to see the pending balance online without waiting for the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Just accept in Thailand you never get a deposit back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, Henryford said: Just accept in Thailand you never get a deposit back. Maybe I've just been lucky, but I've always had mine returned, less some minor damage and cleaning costs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) Keeping a 50 baht key, the landlord has a copy of as ransom for 1000s of baht deposit ... fair trade ???? Edited January 30, 2022 by KhunLA 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Keeping a 50 baht key, the landlord has a copy of as ransom for 1000s of baht deposit ... fair trade ???? Indeed not a strong bargaining chip and will only lead to friction. No point in doing so as the key can be replaced easily but the problems it causes can work in the guys disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 36 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: Maybe I've just been lucky, but I've always had mine returned, less some minor damage and cleaning costs. Same here, must be a miracle too. But I have just rented 2 times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 4 hours ago, bkk6060 said: Keep the keys they can just change out the lock. Changing out the lock is about the same price as the deposit I'm certain of it....... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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