JoeyMac Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Amateur hour mistake by us. Our first condo here in the heart of Sukhumvit. My partner was already here. We chose the condo, agreed all terms when i had to leave for a few days. i arrived a few days after signing i saw many areas of slight damange (eg, little scuff marks in the walls, the fridge has a slight dent in it, markings on the floor, and markings on the kitchen worktops') The agent discussed them, but he has made no report of them or give us any documentation. This is despite saying he would do so. Pretty much means we are screwed here if the landlord turns out to be one of those you know what. Thoughts ? We've been here just under a week. I know amateur hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 I would write something to the agent per email, LINE, whatever and remind him of that. Maybe he replies, maybe he ignores it. In theory he could also write: those problem, which you list, never existed when you moved in. Make picture and attach it. With that you have proof that things were bad now (maybe a week or two after you moved in). Not perfect, and you can still get screwed, but better than nothing. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skipalongcassidy Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 As a landlord I do a walk thru with the tenet when they sign the lease... I encourage them to take pictures 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crazy Noobie Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 It's not the agent's responsibility, it's yours and your partners. Prior to signing the lease, you should of done a walk thru. List all & take pictures of all damage issues. Decide at that time, what items the landlord will have fixed and ones that will stay the same, because they are too minor. Your list is attached to your rental agreement as an amendment. Then you sign the agreement and pay the rest of the deposites and etc. Everything must be in writing. Over the years, I have stayed in about 5 places here in Thailand and I have always done it this way. It protects you. This is the way we even did it back in my hometown. The sad thing is you had to learn from your mistakes. I hope it works out for you and your partner. Good luck 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoeyMac Posted September 22, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 We are paying considerable rent - 75k a year. So i think the landlord will have a field day with our 2 month deposit. Might consider with holding the last months desposit. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 22 minutes ago, JoeyMac said: We are paying considerable rent - 75k a year. 6500baht a month sorry I don't count that as considerable, it sounds fairly cheap to me. but as said photos and time stamp if poss. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMac Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, brianthainess said: 6500baht a month sorry I don't count that as considerable, it sounds fairly cheap to me. but as said photos and time stamp if poss. Lol, sorry i meant 75k A MONTH ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eloquent pilgrim Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, JoeyMac said: Lol, sorry i meant 75k A MONTH ! €2,000 per month for a condo …. you have to be at the wind up 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 When living in Bangkok I rented two condos and used two different agents. Both did a walkthrough with me prior to signing the lease. The agents documented any damage and took photos. The photos and documentation were attached to the lease agreement. You need to contact your agent to discuss this. I just want to point out. These agents or realtors however you want to call them. Do not have to be licensed, take a test, or classes to do what they do. As some countries require. They might have worked in 711 and then were hired as realtors or property agents. The quality of these people are hit and miss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyMac Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 5 hours ago, Eloquent pilgrim said: €2,000 per month for a condo …. you have to be at the wind up 2 bedroom. Brand new condo. Heart of Sukhumvit. It's what they go for. All modern cons, pools, gym, boxing ring, even a small cinema style room ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 14 hours ago, JoeyMac said: Lol, sorry i meant 75k A MONTH ! Jeez 900,000 a year. I hope you enjoy the boxing ring. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 If you've only been there a week, just take dated photos of all the marks/damage and send them to the agent/owner so that it's all on record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eloquent pilgrim Posted September 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Jeez 900,000 a year. I hope you enjoy the boxing ring. I think he might have already spent too much time in it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Not in Bangkok maybe but, 3 years rent could buy you a 2bed+ house. 900,000 deposit also you could 'buy'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 2:10 AM, JoeyMac said: 2 bedroom. Brand new condo. Heart of Sukhumvit. On 9/22/2023 at 10:43 AM, JoeyMac said: with many areas of slight damage (eg, little scuff marks in the walls, the fridge has a slight dent in it, markings on the floor, and markings on the kitchen worktops “A brand new condo with many areas of damage”. Yep, wind up ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifmu Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 you never trust others ... in any country always cover yourself with documentation it is up to you to solve your own problems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 11:10 PM, JoeyMac said: 2 bedroom. Brand new condo. Heart of Sukhumvit. It's what they go for. All modern cons, pools, gym, boxing ring, even a small cinema style room ! brand new condo with lots of damage, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circa02 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 11:10 PM, JoeyMac said: 2 bedroom. Brand new condo. Heart of Sukhumvit. It's what they go for. All modern cons, pools, gym, boxing ring, even a small cinema style room ! The heart of sukhumvit ???? ???? I'd laugh if it was Nana You could of got a nice villa on one of the islands for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassportBro Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 4:45 PM, JoeyMac said: We are paying considerable rent - 75k a year. So i think the landlord will have a field day with our 2 month deposit. Might consider with holding the last months desposit. I only pay one month's security. If not I move on. Offer one yearly payment up front at same time. I got my rent discounted 1000b pm with that stunt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PassportBro Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, circa02 said: The heart of sukhumvit ???? ???? I'd laugh if it was Nana You could of got a nice villa on one of the islands for that price. Yeah, 75k I'd say that's gotta be 80sqm with a stunning view of city. Pools, fitness, etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 5:32 PM, Eloquent pilgrim said: €2,000 per month for a condo …. you have to be at the wind up Not all expats that live in thailand are poor pensioners....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiochaser Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/26/2023 at 9:07 PM, PJ71 said: Not all expats that live in thailand are poor pensioners....... I could afford to spend that much a month, but I won't. Nothing wrong with it if you can. You get a much better place to live than the 8,000 to 11,000 baht a month crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBChiangRai Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Renting is Subsistence Owning is Living 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 go get a copy of last weeks' newspaper and just photo everything with it in the pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 5:32 PM, Eloquent pilgrim said: €2,000 per month for a condo …. you have to be at the wind up Not everyone wants to live in a tiny studio !!!... Those prices are very normal for reasonable places in Bangkok. Some folks really have no idea outside of their limited range of exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoKorat Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I shouldn't encourage this but in these circumstances................change the date on your camera or phone, take photos of the damage then do as Onemorefarang says and ask the agent if they'e forgotten to include the damage report, tell them you can let them have some photos taken on the day if that will help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 if the landlord wants to be nitpicky photo's would not help anyway. what they say goes, and they probably knew the condition of the unit before you moved in. the pictures and lease are only good enough for those who want to pursue them in court. many people don't understand this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) On 10/1/2023 at 5:43 AM, JBChiangRai said: Renting is Subsistence Owning is Living Except with ladies...it's just the other way round ! Edited October 27, 2023 by observer90210 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloquent pilgrim Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 1:52 PM, richard_smith237 said: Not everyone wants to live in a tiny studio !!!... Those prices are very normal for reasonable places in Bangkok. Some folks really have no idea outside of their limited range of exposure. Oh look, there’s a squirrel ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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