Landlady refusing to give 130,000 baht deposit back after moving out-what can I do?

[mangyH2obuffalo 19]

I moved out the end of August.  The place was arranged by an agency, so I guess they will file some lawsuit or something on my behalf.  Is there anything I can do to have more teeth?  I had remembered someone saying before I could tell her I am going to file a complaint with such and such agency because most property owners don't pay their taxes and notifying such and such agency would put a squeeze on her to give me my money back.

 

I want to name and shame but the defamation law here could bite me.  Maybe when I leave the country I will before I relocate.

 

 A rich girl who mommy and daddy gave a property to rent out.  She is horrible with money and wrote us a threatening letter after we paid the first months rent.  We paid it on time according to the date written in the contract and had to show her.......a real idiot.  In our last month there she constantly sent potential new buyers to our place without any notice.  These things are a bit off topic, but add to the anger of her overall behavior.......

 

Anyways, if you have been in this situation or know what to do please share.......please 130,000 baht is a lot of money.    It was a nice apartment arranged by my wife's employer.

[Orton Rd 16,178]

They usually come up with a made up reason for not paying, did she have one?

[mangyH2obuffalo 19]

5 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

They usually come up with a made up reason for not paying, did she have one?

She simply says that she doesn't have the money.

[ChipButty 15,515]

1 minute ago, mangyH2obuffalo said:

She simply says that she doesn't have the money.

Thats more than likely true she spent it on a new handbag

[bkk6060 12,978]

People have reported on here that there are legal avenues one can take to get the deposit back.

Not sure what they are, but with that amount maybe worth a visit to an attorney to get proper advice.

 

[onebir 690]

Any way debts can be factored/sold on? (Ideally to the local mafia...)

[Eindhoven 2,925]

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2018/05/16/thai-law-landlord-not-playing-by-new-rules-heres-what-to-do/

[Oldie 3,731]

59 minutes ago, mangyH2obuffalo said:

She simply says that she doesn't have the money.

Look that you have a witness for the statement that the only reason is that she doesn't have the money. Also let her explain what she thinks when and how you will get the money. Make a recording of this whole conversation. Write down with the witness the main statements and let the witness sign this. It might help you with further actions. 

[OneMoreFarang 26,329]

1 hour ago, mangyH2obuffalo said:

It was a nice apartment arranged by my wife's employer.

Maybe ask them. They likely will have a lot more experience with these things than you have.

[Orton Rd 16,178]

1 hour ago, mangyH2obuffalo said:

She simply says that she doesn't have the money.

But she does- 130k of your money

[Rhys 1,981]

.. sorry to hear about this.. she sounds like a real entilted winner...

[PatOngo 44,138]

1 hour ago, mangyH2obuffalo said:

She simply says that she doesn't have the money.

Threaten her with legal proceedings! Remind her about lost face!

[Jajazazajaja 357]

6 hours ago, mangyH2obuffalo said:

I moved out the end of August.  The place was arranged by an agency, so I guess they will file some lawsuit or something on my behalf.  

good luck with getting an agency to help you out, once they have their free, they are out of the picture 

[VyacheslavKHV 61]

For 9 years here, it was only once, when the landlord tried to keep the deposit (75k), fixed by one call to my friend in the police. Got my money 15 minutes after. 

 

You should go to police,  better with Thai friend. Explain them situation and offer tips. Will be done faster than you can imagine.  

If you don't have any, PM me i will give you my guy contact,  he will help. 

 

[hydraides 242]

If you gave her a 130,000 baht deposit........than means you either paying 130k baht a month or 65k/month...........Jesus!!! Why so much? Where are you staying, the royal palace?

 

For Thailand that's an insane price to pay ..................You can get EVERYTHING you need  in an apartment for 20k-30k a month

 

Everyone knows when you give a deposit to a thai landlord, theres 80% chance you're not getting in back. It always a risk you take, Even if she gave some of it back, she would probably charge for 120k baht as the cleaning fee

Edited Wednesday at 07:27 PM by hydraides