Popular Post Neeranam Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 Found a condo in Bangkok which is perfect but the Landlord is asking for 6 months deposit. He's not going to get it. Is this legal? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 Not a problem just keep looking if landlord won't accept 2+1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dan O Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 walk away as you'll never see that 6 month deposit again 6 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 48 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Not a problem just keep looking if landlord won't accept 2+1 Indeed, it is perfect though for the price. I suspect I'd never see that 6 months again. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post couchpotato Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 46 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Indeed, it is perfect though for the price. I suspect I'd never see that 6 months again. If you like it that much, see if he'll go for 6 months rent up front, with normal 2 mths deposit. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 Offer bitcoin! 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RayWright Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 Check if the landlord has other rental properties or not. If 5 or more, then they can only request 1 month deposit, as they are deemed to fall under the category of "Contract Controlled Business" as defined under the Comsumer Protection Bureau. 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JensenZ Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 Perhaps he didn't want to rent it to you, and it was his way of dissuading you? 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Find something else. That is extreme. Legal or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 21 hours ago, Neeranam said: Found a condo in Bangkok which is perfect but the Landlord is asking for 6 months deposit. He's not going to get it. Is this legal I think the owner with this kind of ask is never going to rent out his condo. Was it a high value luxury place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CecilM Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Go sue the owner. Teach him a lesson. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Tell them you are Khon Thai, they will reduce by 50%! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifmu Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Is this legal? are you aware of thai laws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 He can ask for anything he wants. It is up to you or anyone else to decide if it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 You are in Thailand ,what's Legal or Not makes No difference . They will do /ask for whatever they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 11:02 AM, Neeranam said: Is this legal? I believe that depends on how many properties he's renting out? Isn't the law something along the lines of "if you have more than 5 properties for rent you can't ask for more than 1 month's deposit"? I could be getting that mixed up with something else, though. Hopefully somebody else with better knowledge will confirm/correct me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 12:30 PM, Dan O said: walk away as you'll never see that 6 month deposit again Why wouldn't he see the deposit again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 4 hours ago, 2baht said: Tell them you are Khon Thai, they will reduce by 50%! I thought he was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 4 hours ago, ifmu said: Is this legal? are you aware of thai laws Are you? Let us know the answer if you are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Just now, Liverpool Lou said: I thought he was? Obviously hasn't integrated too well, his countrymen want to rip him off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 2 months deposit + 1 month rent in advance is the law. If the landlord don't accept, find some other place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextG Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 11/9/2023 at 1:57 PM, couchpotato said: If you like it that much, see if he'll go for 6 months rent up front, with normal 2 mths deposit. Sensible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 He can do what he likes. If the shoe does not fit don't wear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaDongImproved Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Illegal for any businesses or landlord that leases (or subleases) five or more property units to individual lessees. Property is defined to include any kind of residential accommodation, including apartments, condos, flats, or houses. Dormitories, guesthouses, hostels, and hotels are regulated under separate statutes. https://www.tilleke.com/insights/new-contract-controls-introduced-residential-property-leasing-businesses-thailand-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifmu Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 1:53 PM, Liverpool Lou said: Are you? Let us know the answer if you are. i dont know but i am not paying money so i dont care what the law says shorter answer is what did the contract say it doesnt matter much what the law is they get away with a lot ... if u dont get it writing then it is ng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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