juice777 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hi pepole I had a small leak in a pipe In the hot water unit under the sink in the bathroom the other week.it was not a big problem it was just like a pin whole in the pipe.Hardly any water at all but I thought I should let my agency know even if it was not a problem for me.When I paid my rent money today they have charged me 180b charge for replacing the pipe.I pointed out that there is no way I can damage the pipe myself and i should not be the one paying.She pointed out that it is in my contract.The Contract says Tenant shall have the obligation to maintain the premises at all times (minor repairs and /or replacements up to a maximum cost of 1000b per month) I could not be bothered to kick up a fuss at the time she said it is the owners decision to put that in the contract and not hers .Now I am a landlord myself in the UK and wouldn't dream of trying to pull that one.so i just want to know has anyone else had this problem or got this in there contract.Or is it once again a Thai person miking a Westerner would a Thai pay this I don't think so. My contract runs out next month and I was to lazy to look for anywhere else. But now I am think of looking just out of principle and tell them why. Next i will just leave the leak maybe the hole will get bigger and flood downstairs. Then it will be more then a 1000b maintenance charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It is clearly in your contract so not sure what the question is. Sounds as if you could have immediately have had the hose replaced and not have to wait for owner so perhaps a plus for many - expect it may allow slightly lower rent payment also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Typical for a contract to require the tenant to take care of odds and ends up to the equivalent of a deductible. Otherwise, the landlord could spend hours and hours replacing lightbulbs, oiling squeaky hinges, and various other minuscule chores for a picky tenant. When a genuine repair comes up, it's going to be over 1000 baht. To the OP, what's in your UK rental contract, and when was the last time you were called on to replace a light bulb or oil a hinge? Can you see the connection? Edit: Could have been worse. A bad landlord would have billed you 990 baht for the same repair, and still been within the contract. Edited September 2, 2015 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampdonkey Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Did you not read the contract before you signed it ? With you being a landlord already you should Of know better. Edited September 2, 2015 by swampdonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 forever changing bulbs in the hall. maybe i should bill them .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 It's pretty usual in any rental to do very minor repairs yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The contract you signed sounds pretty clear to me...and sounds fair to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 forever changing bulbs in the hall. maybe i should bill them .. Use LED Bulbs to lower replacement and consumption. Big C is selling them cheap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Noticed that yesterday - believe paid 98 baht for the 4w Phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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