Thread: Thais - I have heard it all now

Rich people do not get rich by being 'nice' !

move, and trash the joint on your way out.

The truth is if they dig in you cannot win and I reckon Chitown Bitch has dug in deep....

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Problem with moving is they just retain the deposit and come up with bullshit,

iI you are moving out, never ever pay your last month (or two's) rent in Thailand or HK. Never admit why either- just make the usual lame excuses. They know the score, and by then they'll know that you do, to. That said I've had a Chinese landlord repay me my deposit in full (minus the last months unpaid rent), on the spot, and who thanked me for being a good tenant. I've had another who grudgingly settled after a court date was set. And whilst I'm at it, the worst tenant I've ever had was American.

Originally Posted by Thormaturge

She said this is Thailand, she does not want to here about America.

Politely remind her you pay the Rent in THB.

I cannot believe this debate is still going on.

If there was a Rental/ Lease agreement signed both parties are bound to it and one of the more important clauses covers repairs and maintenance responsibilities.

As the goodwill has been broken and personal conflict is evident I would suggest that Chitown gives the regulation notice to vacate the premises and according to the terms of the contract.

If she unfairly withholds any security deposits then she is breaking the law and then his wife can take action accordingly.

As Sabang. No need to pay rent for as many months as the the deposit is worth. Standard practice in Cambodia.

Originally Posted by Pol the Pot

As Sabang. No need to pay rent for as many months as the the deposit is worth. Standard practice in Cambodia.

Too late for that.

The first non payment will mean a letter from her solicitor as he then has broken the contract.

For those that think that the legal system here does not protect farangs are wrong, anyway I expect that Chi's wife signed the agreement so it is between 2 Thais.

Do not try to attempt anything shifty as it will blown up in your face.

If you are covered by a contract stick with the terms of that contract.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

As the goodwill has been broken and personal conflict is evident I would suggest that Chitown gives the regulation notice to vacate the premises and according to the terms of the contract.

Exactly, and I expect this is precisely what the landlord wants.

Take the hint or expect the landlord to continue doing things the "Thai way"

^
That should ensure he sees nothing of his deposit back.

Chi, what with all the improvements you've made to the place, I'm quite surprised that your landlord hasn't put the rent up. After all, it's worth more now.

Originally Posted by Thormaturge

and pay a nice lawyer

What's one of them?

Originally Posted by chitown

told her that I used to own a lot of rentals in America and that this is not the proper way of doing business.

Originally Posted by chitown

She said this is Thailand, she does not want to here about America

She has a good point though. I can't stand this ex-pat attitude of 'but in (insert home country here) blah blah blah'.

You're not in kansas any more Dorothy.

Originally Posted by Thormaturge

That should ensure he sees nothing of his deposit back.

That's the beauty of it- it takes days/weeks to become effective- any after-rental stuff will be over by then.

Thai logic: Charge the tennant for normal wear and tear. Great way to make money if you can...

Actually the best quote I've ever heard was on Thai Visa from a Thai guy who is an attorney and also a citizen of the USA: "The Thais know exactly what they are doing-and they don't care!"

He was slamming a poster for making a slightly critical comment about Thailand but think about it, its really true, the locals just don't care. Many figure that farangs are a dime a dozen, so why not get all you can out of the one you have your sights on, then find a new sucker and do it again. I'm not suggesting that the OP is a sucker and I don't blame him for being pissed off.

Thers is a lot to like about Thailand and then there is the stuff we don't like. I only see it getting worse and not better

Originally Posted by Thormaturge

The first non payment will mean a letter from her solicitor

it may- but if you're under notice to quit, it's just settled from deposit.
If you're breaking a lease, then the landlord has the right to hang on to the deposit- but frankly thats even more reason not to pay the last months rent if he hasn't performed, because you'll never see the deposit back anyway. It's not worth their while pursuing this- especially after you let it be known you will countersue them for violating the terms of the Lease, and for much more than one months rent!

Originally Posted by FailSafe

If you do end up having to leave, consider this (you won't need a heating duct- just a warm spot in the house):

Milk Chicken Bomb:


a truly vile surprise. heres how it works. first, take a glass jar (must be glass). make sure its got big enough of an opening to accept a leg or breast of chicken. next, get uncooked chicken parts and milk. it helps if the milk has alredy gone bad. combine milk and chicken in the glass jar until you cant fit anymore and its about to overflow. next, tightly secure the top onto the glass jar. now, discretely place the bomb in the heating ducts of a home or apartment. this is most effective after getting evicted or you catch your gurlfriend cheating on you. the next step is to simply wait. it may take time, so be patient. what happens is after repeated exposure to heat and pressure, the glass will eventually break or the top will pop off. if you can only find a rather thick jar you may want to poke a small hole into the top to ensure the smell gets released. after this happens, the most vile stench is released throughout the home, creating a constant unbareable smell that only gets worse every time the heat goes on. milk chicken bombs, when made and dispensed properly, have been known to make a home unliveable.

I've seen similar things to this, such as the "upper decker" and everything else as my parents ran apartments in Cali and Arizona when I was growing up.. it was no fun discovering them, especially when you were the one having to pick them up because your parents gave you a summer job

^ Mrs. Chi sorted things. She told the landlord that we are not paying for the electric repairs that were done or anything else in the future. She told her that she is not happy about even being asked and has the feeling that it is time to look for another place. The landlord asked us to please stay as long as we like.

Victory! ...the byotch may have been advised by "friends" to push it... but at the end of the day there's a global recession on, and most people are far too lazy to shit in their own beds.

Tell her to fuck off, get fucked and go fuck herself (in that order).

Originally Posted by chitown

She told her that she is not happy about even being asked and has the feeling that it is time to look for another place. The landlord asked us to please stay as long as we like.

Mrs Chi rocks

One problem with Thailand is that if a Thai loses face they spend a lifetime planning their revenge.

I expect the landlord will find a way of getting the ThB 7,000, even if it means a mysterious break-in.