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I am currently looking to rent a different place to live in Thailand under a 1-year lease., Some Landlords (or their agents) are asking me for a deposit of 2 months and one month rent in advance. I thought I read somewhere that in some cases they can only ask for 1 month deposit.

Would someone kindly clarify the correct position for me?

 

Thanks in advance.

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Should also do a pre-rental inspection of the property with the landlord (or their agent) and take photos / video of any existing damage, to ensure that you're not blamed for damage which was there before you started renting the property.

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4 minutes ago, SlyAnimal said:

Should also do a pre-rental inspection of the property with the landlord (or their agent) and take photos / video of any existing damage, to ensure that you're not blamed for damage which was there before you started renting the property.

There is no need for that. Go to the property to view it. Then ask for those things be to be fixed before you move in. I never ever do what you are saying, I just don't move in unless the damage is fixed or the landlord agrees in writing on the contract to fix the damage. 

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18 minutes ago, Moncul said:

They can ask. You can walk away.

Don't see the problem.

The problem is that most landlords won't rent to anyone without getting 2 months deposit. In some areas of Thailand, such as Pattaya, you might not get a place if you don't pay. In Pattaya, tenants are known for trashing condos and landlords have resorted to this because if they don't, they will never receive proper compensation for damages. Further, it's how many agents get paid, from part of the security deposit.  Also, high value property with expensive assets need to be protected when rented out.

 

Therefore, you can protect that deposit in other ways as I suggested. 

 

 

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