jonnodon Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Hi , I’m a bit new here but have a little problem. just now have given 1 month notice of vacating my Condo. ive been living in complex nearly 2 and half years. changed Condo once when offered bigger one in same complex. My problem is I signed a new contract which expired in May. The lady in the office now says I owe 6000 baht for each month living past May because I never signed new contract locking me in for 12 more months. Says I am short term renter. No contract was offered and none would have been signed. No talk of rent increase when I paid my rent on time every month. Looks like I’m going to lose my deposit plus some. She says she will ring owner, I asked for owners number so I can contact as well. What can I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjoke Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 You should look for a new place They can of course not just increase the rent without telling you in advance or keep your deposit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Seems like the office lady is trying it on, to see if your stupid enough to pay, you have receipts for rental payments,right,its their job to get you to sign new rental contract,also yours as well if you wanted to stay there. 6000K THB is a big increase in rental if they say you are temporary,how much is your normal rental charge ?, like you said ,looks like you are not going to be getting back your deposit,as they say you owe 18K THB,then they will say theres damage and cleaning charges, welcome to Thailand, you need to speak to the owner. good luck. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badjoke Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 The joys of renting in Thailand. Sign a contract and then kiss your 2 month deposit goodbye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Complain to your local Office of Consumer Protection. The only reason these thieves get away with their dishonesty is because few people complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Abusive post removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 The "lady" in the office is trying it on. If you have kept receipts for the months after May, those prove she accepted payment on the basis of the expired contract. Also contact the owners if possible and ask them to verify her claim. If they don't, tell her where to go. If they do, point out to them they do not want an aggrieved tenant with another month to go in their condo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutman360 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Quote I would ask this lady clerk if she has ever been to court before. Does she have a lawyer? Because she will need one soon if you don't get your deposit back. I think she will change her attitude very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippytum Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Please challenge the information provided by the juristic manager .Managers are clever at creating charges often I'll illegally. You should have been notified of any new charges after May .Inform the owner directly of your grievance and intention to consult the consumer protection authorities if a reasonable outcome is not forthcoming . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 11:07 AM, worgeordie said: Seems like the office lady is trying it on, to see if your stupid enough to pay, you have receipts for rental payments,right,its their job to get you to sign new rental contract,also yours as well if you wanted to stay there. 6000K THB is a big increase in rental if they say you are temporary,how much is your normal rental charge ?, like you said ,looks like you are not going to be getting back your deposit,as they say you owe 18K THB,then they will say theres damage and cleaning charges, welcome to Thailand, you need to speak to the owner. good luck. regards worgeordie Rental rental scammer lol. She can't manage the tampon once a month. Go hard on her. She can't do anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Up Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 11:30 AM, badjoke said: The joys of renting in Thailand. Sign a contract and then kiss your 2 month deposit goodbye Really not true as I have not lost any rental deposit ever. OP needs to look at his lease. It will cover his question about staying after the lease expires month to month. Short term stays are usually more expensive than long term stays. But bring on the hysteria and Thai bashing and the exception to the rule case of how someone got screwed so all thai landlords are bad. Probably a clause that says renew your lease or pay 6000 more per month as a month to month tenant unless you stay another 12 months. Not hard to read the lease is it? —even if you don’t like what it states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 After initial contract expired you are not required by any law to sign a new one, after expiry your contract automatically becomes month by month. Either party still has to give 30 days notice in case of termination or rent increase. what you should do ? Firstly look for a new condo as clearly here you will have problems , second contact Consumer protection board and file a complaint . To make sure they do not grow big brain, ask for tax receipts for every monthly payment you made, tax had to be paid by landlord which naturally was not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On 8/17/2018 at 9:58 PM, Lacessit said: If they do, point out to them they do not want an aggrieved tenant with another month to go in their condo. I think that might be considered a threat and if the op actually acts on it and causes damage to the property the owner can complain to the police and the op might face criminal charges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnodon Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 My original and only contract which ended on May 9th was for 16000 a month. I continued paying this amount on time every month since. There was never a mention of a new contract or price increase. i have found new accommodation which I’m moving to soon. The Jurisic officer has since offered half my bond back but I’m not holding my breath on this. Thanks for replies. Where is this consumer office in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 8 minutes ago, jonnodon said: Where is this consumer office in Pattaya. Last I heard: City Hall, North Road. Take all your documentation with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Moved to the Real Estate forum for specialist advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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