Easyliving Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hello, what happen in Thailand if I dont pay rent? What does the law say here? What will be the problems I cause from the landlord? My Real Estate Agency says "the contract will be automatically terminated". Does it mean I will lose my deposit (2 month here in Bangkok)? How do they throw someone out of the condominium? Take care Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted March 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2014 , No social security here chum...... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howerde Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 What the law says and what happens maybe 2 different things, what does your contract say, getting thrown out may be a tad unpleasant and best not let it get to that stage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I believe they will change the locks when you are gone, don't leave valuables in the condo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepool Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 You will lose the deposit. Your stuff will be thrown on the street. Best just break the contract , lose the deposit and leave in a civilised manner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbathewhitelion Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Will lose your deposit & if you really piss off the landlord, will be reported to the immigration police & deported. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDM0712 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 You will lose the deposit. Your stuff will be thrown on the street. Best just break the contract , lose the deposit and leave in a civilised manner. As a Real Estate Agent here I'm afraid I fully agree with this. In the UK my Landlords would have to take you to Court and even the "accelerated " legal process could take 6 months to get you out, but over here what usually happens is that locks are changed and your belongings are put in bags (usually) and left outside the front door. This advise is correct, just leave before it gets to this stage, Landlords do not play nice here. Your deposit is lost. SDM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Your out on your arse. No rent no digs Quite right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 You will lose your deposit. You will be shown the door with your belongings. You will cooperate with the evictors request. This is Thailand ... not the UK.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I've had several friends that were beaten, one by a gang of guys with clubs, oout of work for over a month. In theory can put a stop order with immigration prevent your leaving the Kingdom. Much easier to be honest with the landlord, most are decent people see what you can work out and you might be surprised as long as you're dealing in good faith yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mogandave Posted March 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2014 Why would someone not pay the rent? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 some evil landlords out there who will extract the maximum revenge for non payment . acid on your car for example but you could expect a visit from the heavy's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I've had several friends that were beaten, one by a gang of guys with clubs, oout of work for over a month. In theory can put a stop order with immigration prevent your leaving the Kingdom. Much easier to be honest with the landlord, most are decent people see what you can work out and you might be surprised as long as you're dealing in good faith yourself. If my tenant doesn't pay, One telephone call why no Money. Second telephone call evicted. Perfectly legal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me." Like my daddy always said: "Pay me or the doctor one." Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banzai99 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) If you couldn't pay rent rent in one of my properties, I would let it go for 2 months,unless i could afford for you to live rent free,I would help you if I could without it being a burden, then I'd give you more time. Not that I've got any properties, just saying. Edited March 5, 2014 by Banzai99 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MichaelJackson Posted March 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2014 Worse case scenario, you'll never know, you'll be another stastic of someone who jumped off the balcony, or fell down the stairs, or overdosed, the boys in brown wont bat an eyelid and that'll be the end of that. Pay your rent, if you cant, try to sort something out, if you cant do that leave whilst you are able. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I would say there is more to this than you are stating, like the reason for not paying rent ? As for the law, like most things in this country it entirely depends on who is enforcing it, who they know or are connected to and what money is involved. Dont think for 1 second you have the support from the law or Police that you would have in the west, that would be a big mistake, even more so if you cannot speak fluent Thai. Be careful, stay safe, good luck! Do the right thing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 When people don't pay the rent, the police should help the landlord evict them. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Why are you asking these questions? What factors are you not disclosing in your post? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> some evil landlords out there who will extract the maximum revenge for non payment . acid on your car for example but you could expect a visit from the heavy's There's also some evil farang tenants. I tried the landlord thing here in Thailand and got burned many times by unscrupulous, tricky and lying tenants. Several times major damage to the building, the furniture / fittings, and the swimming pool. Many times I tried to be considerate but just got taken advantage of. Overall I made no profit, I gave up. Edited March 5, 2014 by scorecard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maccaroni man Posted March 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2014 I had a tenant that would not leave and used all his deposit money. He was a chef and the owner of his work place was well known to be a slow payer so I let the guy stay until all his monies were used then I turned off his electricity, he still stayed so I turned off his water which is when he came to me and I offered to help him move which he gladly accepted. If he would have stayed I would have taken the front door off. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwdrwdrwd Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) If you do not pay the rent that quite rightly you will lose the deposit. Unless you have a very, very understanding landlord you'll be required to leave when you miss a payment, and to sacrifice the deposit. If it comes to 'throwing you out' then most likely it is likely to go one of two ways, one involves thugs in uniform, and one involves thugs without uniform. Unless you are sure you can handle this, if I were you I wouldn't let things get to that stage. Basically the deposit was security for the event that you could not fulfil your end of the contract, so yes if you don't keep to the terms you lose it, and you should move out of your own accord and accept that you signed a contract stipulating this. Edited March 5, 2014 by rwdrwdrwd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Depends on who you know. I didn't pay the last two months of one contract as the landlord had told me he was going to use my deposit for repairs after floods. Two weeks into those two months, he threatened my wife with written notice of forced removal within three days if payment was not made. I went around, had a quiet chat with him, explained I wasn't moving until I was ready to move. Law states landlord needs court permission to evict, takes over a year on average. I slipped in that I didn't feel that the local police would be on his side, and that if necessary I'd stay until he had the courts remove me, knowing a work colleague of mine is married to one of them. I said I was being fair as he had already told me my deposit was needed for repairs caused by flooding. He didn't feel confident he could beat me, I stayed until the end of my contract. I was being fair, and knew I had someone to call if needed. Are you being fair? Do you have someone to call? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sberry5 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Chris, if u r in trouble call ur embassy. They usually have a 24 hour helpline with access to help and advice. Hard to know ur situation from ur post. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Why would someone not pay the rent?Why? Maybe OP user name could be the answer: Easyliving....If true Thailand not a good choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I think you may be eating through a straw for while if you try and do a runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 im about to move and my house is owned by a very stingy chinese thai "gentleman " i have no illusions about him keeping my deposit as i kissed goodbye to that money when i gave it to him all the laws are on his side , he can say anything is damaged and i did it (we did this deal off the books so its just between me and him ) if he wanted to ,he could probably shoot me ,tear up the contract and say i was a tresspasser on his land or even a burgler so i have given up the idea of threats or anything because hes got the upper hand not paying the rent in thailand is just hazardous to your health no matter what anyone says , i would just move out quietly and write it off as a lesson learned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautilus05 Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hello, what happen in Thailand if I dont pay rent? You end up homeless is generally the natural conclusion. How do they throw someone out of the condominium? If you don't leave on your own free will, right out the window and off the balcony seems to be a preferred method here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmaxv Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 So funny, ya sure got a lotta "bites"... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoisyourdaddy Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Will lose your deposit & if you really piss off the landlord, will be reported to the immigration police & deported. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Reported for what?? It is NOT an immigration breach not to pay rent and is not a criminal matter to report to police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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