What's the local story on this? If i rent for one year a condo, can i then sublet it out for the winter months? Does the usual rental contract speak to this issue?

What about if i offer the flat to my friends, free of charge, while i am away?

I know we will find substantial variation, but are most landlords checking up on condos or simply checking the mail for the rental income.

And can i expect any difference between Thai owners and expat owners regarding subletting?

Its really going to depend on whats written in the contract, but I don't think many landlords would have a problem. As long as there is some notification,ID copies, deposit in place and rent is paid, it shouldn't be an issue.

My only concern would be that, surely as you are the legal tenant--you will be responsible for anything your 'sub-tenant' does in, or to the property; you really need to be 100% sure about this person.

On second thoughts-as CMSteve has said--if you have all the appropriate Deposits, contracts ID etc.. you should be pretty well covered.

The landlord should have a clause in the contract saying sub-letting not allowed,

that is if he has any sense,as it would mean the tenant could sub lease to anyone,

and it could result in all kinds of problems,for the landlord and you the tenant.

regards worgeordie

The landlord should have a clause in the contract saying sub-letting not allowed,

that is if he has any sense,as it would mean the tenant could sub lease to anyone,

and it could result in all kinds of problems,for the landlord and you the tenant.

regards worgeordie

Every condo I've rented in CM has had such a clause in the lease.

My business premises also has the same clause, for the landlords assurance more than anything....he doesn't want someone else treating his property without due care and attention because they are not under contract.

Look at all those tiny coffee shops, somtam stalls that set up in front of the main building for their 1000bt rent, the only problem I see there is "eyesore"

That doesn't really affect the landlord or his property.

We've had someone "condo sit" several times when we've been gone, mainly to keep the cat company. I've always notified the condo owner and building management in advance, asking permission and providing a copy of the person's passport page. Never any problem. It's a real bummer to return home and find the cat calmer, happier and fatter than when we left. Hmm...... maybe we're not good cat parents.