House rental problem

[Takiap]

Susan, you should get in touch with the landlord in order to get some clarity on this. Some landlords include things like garden services and pool cleaning in the rent. For many tenants, this is ideal because it means they don't need to worry about the upkeep of the property. Other tenants don't like this sort of arrangement because they feel it intrudes on their privacy.


If in your case, the workers are there for pool cleaning and garden maintenance, either let the landlord know you're not happy with this, or try and have it arranged so that workers only come on one day of the week.

Good luck

[ItsmeSusan]

Thanks for your words. You are right with that. I made an arrangement with the landlord about the gardening and cleaning the swimming pool.

But there are still more problems, and I really don`t know what to do with that.

If I ask to repair for example a drain, his worker came in five or six time because he don`t know how to do repair that. And after every time he tried to repair, I had silicon on the floor in every room he went in.

So, can I order an other plumber for example and let the landlord pay the bill?

[Bristolian]

Hi Susan, as has been mentioned by previous posters, really should discuss these issues with the landlord.

The landlord is responsible for the maintenance of the property and will need to authorize any work before the repair is made, which of course includes agreeing the price of the repair with the contractor. It would be unwise to action repairs yourself, without the landlords approval and agreement.

[malcolminthemiddle]

As it is a new property, it is likely the Contractor is returning to the house to meet his contractual obligations to repair any defect during the defects liability period. This is different from regular maintenance of pool and gardens. It also sounds as if the Owner is relying on the Tenant to identify any defects. The solution for both is the same. The Owner and Tenant agree that the maintenance and repair of defects are both carried out during separate pre-arranged visits. Say regular weekly visits for pool and garden maintenance and regular monthly visits to repair any defects identified by the Tenant during the preceding period. A discount in the rent would be appropriate to compensate the Tenant for managing the defects liability period on the Owner's behalf and for the inherent inconvenience.

[PET]

Some people spend more money for rent, some people less. People who spend 50,000 Baht for a house, have an idea, why they don`t want to rent a house for ex. 15,000 Baht.
Different strokes for different folks.

I mean, if someone really have problems and asking the “expats”, he or she could expect some helpful answers.


So, here my question to the expats here:

What rights do tenants have against a landlord here in Thailand?

I have also a little bit trouble in my house.
So I am feeling not good, that there are so many times a week workers in my garden. Nobody asked me before; no one let me know this before. And I always have to keep an eye on them, never feel free.
Is it on me to control and manage these things what workers have to do? Or has the landlord manage these things in coordination with me?

Thanks for helpful answers.

I seems to me that you will be best out of this rental as soon as possible, so if that is possible without too much financial loss then do it.

There are absolutely loads of properties available in your price bracket, and you will now know what conditions to lay down - just remember you are the client and the market is very much in your favour.

[ItsmeSusan]

Yes, we will out of this rental when the contract is running out in a few month.

But till that time we are thinking about abatement of rent.

Has anybody experience with that ?

[brianks]

"abatement of rent". Do yourself a favor and forget this thought. Will only bring more aggravation. Look forward to your next move and don't look back. Bad experiences we have all had and best to leave them be here in Thailand lest they grind on you and make you more miserable. Enjoy your time here as best you can.

[advocate]

Yes, we will out of this rental when the contract is running out in a few month.

But till that time we are thinking about abatement of rent.

Has anybody experience with that ?

By abatement I assume you mean not paying a portion of the rent?
Not a good idea unless you negotiate this with the owner first.
If you just arbitrarily don't pay all the rent, a Thai owner will want you out immediately.

Abatement is not generally allowed in the west either, unless you go to a hearing first.

[ItsmeSusan]

" Look forward to your next move and don't look back." Thanks for that, brianks. You are right with that. I should put it in my head!

Thanks @ all!