Sale of rented condo without agreement of tenant

[K2938]

Is my understanding correct that if the landlord sells a rented condo then this does not impact any rental contract in place?  And if there is also no clause in the contract allowing the landlord to terminate early, then is there anything the landlord can do?   

And finally, it is my understanding that the tenant also does not have to permit viewings if not explicitly laid down in the contract, so the whole thing seems rather difficult without the full support of the tenant?   Is there anything nasty which landlords then can do? 

Thank you.


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Section 569. Transfer of Property does not terminate rental contract

A contract of hire of immovable property is not extinguished by the transfer of ownership of the property hired.

The transferee is entitled to the rights and is subjected to the duties of the transferor towards the hirer.

[scubascuba3]

No point making it difficult, just find another condo

[K2938]

4 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

No point making it difficult, just find another condo

What bad things could happen?  I do not want to move and actually just moved there a month ago.  Also, difficult to imagine how anybody would buy the condo without having seen it from the inside and I do not plan to allow people entering the apartment

[Olmate]

16 minutes ago, K2938 said:

What bad things could happen?  I do not want to move and actually just moved there a month ago.  Also, difficult to imagine how anybody would buy the condo without having seen it from the inside and I do not plan to allow people entering the apartment

What bad things could happen?  Stick around a bit longer then! 😭

[Yellowtail]

As I understand it, the owner has the right to inspect the property, but they have to notify the tenant. 

 

Is the water and power in your name? 

[K2938]

Just now, Yellowtail said:

Is the water and power in your name? 

 

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

As I understand it, the owner has the right to inspect the property, but they have to notify the tenant. 

 

Is the water and power in your name? 

Nothing in the contract on a right to inspect the property.  And in any event that would only be the landlord, but not together with the prospective purchaser.

Water and power is not in my name.  All stayed as before.

[K2938]

8 minutes ago, Olmate said:

What bad things could happen?  Stick around a bit longer then! 😭

Could you elaborate, please?  Trying to learn from your experience.

[Yellowtail]

4 minutes ago, K2938 said:

 

Nothing in the contract on a right to inspect the property.  And in any event that would only be the landlord, but not together with the prospective purchaser.

It does not need to be in the contract, and it does not have to be the owner that does the inspection.

4 minutes ago, K2938 said:

Water and power is not in my name.  All stayed as before.

So, they can be accidentally turned off. 

[Yellowtail]

15 minutes ago, Olmate said:

What bad things could happen?  Stick around a bit longer then! 😭

Dude thinks he's in San Fransico. 

[HappyExpat57]

This is Thailand and you are a foreigner. There is no real law to protect you. Stay at your own risk, and at the very least expect the rent to increase.

[Yellowtail]

Oh, I accidentally poked a hole in the condenser coil...

[Briggsy]

Wow, this happened to me last week. I was the tenant. I had to move out. On the flip side, the owner (through her staff) sorted me out a better room at the original rent. 

 

I would rather not go down the road of "What is the law?" in Thailand. Just negotiate and maintain personal connections.

[CharlieH]

MOVED to Real Estate forum

[quake]

Move out.

Get over it.

Move on.

Life is to short for any BS over this , plenty more rooms to rent around town.

Good luck.

[Digitalbanana]

I understood if the rental is less than three years as most are, it wont be registered at the land office so the renter has less options if the owner wants to sell. Renter will need negotiations with the owner/new owner whether the rental can continue or some kind of compensation if the rental period paid for cannot be seen thro. Happened to me once, owner wanted to sell, I wanted to say, so I bought the place myself - another option!

[TexasCowboy]

Set a specific time for showings like 2-4pm on Sunday for a fee or discount.

Getting everyone there at the same time makes sense for everyone.

Seller shows there is compeition for the unit.

Agent guaranteed to get access.

You don't have random people coming and going at all hours and days of the week and even when you are not there.

 

I would guess you need to give the owner reasonable access.

They in turn need to give you quiet enjoyment.

Probably no definition of either, but if you want to challenge that perhaps entails you going to court.

That costs you money and time and headaches and you probably lose on the "principal" of the idea.

 

Some owners have multiple, so I lik that idea of moving to a better unit with the same rent.

 

You can also negotiate....hey if you want to sell it would be much easier if I just move out and am not here.

Let's plan on 15th.  Please meet me to return deposit and key return.

Nobody is going to buy with as smelly and messy as I am.  Much easier if vacant and I'm gone.

Plus I sleep all day and work all night and I sleep naked.  So you don't want buyers seeing that.

It will show 100% better and smell clean and you won't see things.

When they hear the idea of losing your rent money and deposit return, they'll probably give up.

[CanadaSam]

The answer to your questions are all contained in your lease.

 

You can not ask us, who have never seen it, the terms and conditions stated in your agreement.

[Wake Up1]

On 7/7/2025 at 8:15 AM, K2938 said:

Could you elaborate, please?  Trying to learn from your experience.

Eventually you have to go outside.

 

Frankly you have no clue where you are and how you and the rights you think you have are not important here.

 

 Best to try and get along in Thailand and be nice.  Being combative or threatening landlords with “my rights” is a risk you will regret.
 

 

[Grumpy one]

On 7/7/2025 at 7:49 AM, K2938 said:

What bad things could happen?  I do not want to move and actually just moved there a month ago.  Also, difficult to imagine how anybody would buy the condo without having seen it from the inside and I do not plan to allow people entering the apartment

If you like it so much. Buy it

[J Branche]

As a landlord I would inform them you just moved in as stated and if they want you to move seems only fair the landlord pays moving expenses if any.

 

In US they sometimes offer cash for keys. Try to negotiate, yeah no problem I'll move but I want a months rent and the full deposit back when I hand over the keys (not X amount of time later) you'll never see the money and the expense of a lawyer will make it Not worth your time.

[Searat7]

Had this happen to me a week after I signed lease extension with the landlord. The landlord made an appointment for prospective buyers and the place was shown as a courtesy but it was  confirmed that my lease would be honored. I am not sure it was sold or not-guess I will find out in January. 

[AustinRacing]

You’re trying to stop a Thai from selling his belongings. If he’s desperate to sell, he will find a way to deal with you. You’re just a small obstacle in his business plans. You’ll be dealt with long before your court hearing if you choose that route. 

[geisha]

You’ve been there a month only ? I doubt you can do anything . Tons of condos around. Start looking now.