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Are there any barriers to signing a long-term lease with a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand?
Hi there, are there any barriers to signing a long term lease entering on a 30day visa exemption?
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Signing a long-term lease while on a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand is generally not legally restricted, but practical challenges may arise. Landlords may request a two-month security deposit plus the first month’s rent, and they may require proof of a long-term stay in Thailand to secure the lease. In some cases, tenants might need to pay several months' rent in advance or negotiate a one-month deposit, depending on the landlord's policies.
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Liran *****
OPThanks everyone.
Tod *********
Other than if you can't secure a way to stay for the term of your lease and hafta bail out you'd lose your deposit, nope,
Julinhio *********
I always negotiated 1 month deposit.
Duncan *******
Legally no but it is up to the landlord. Standard is a two month security deposit with the first month rent when you sign the contract.
Robert ********
You might be asked to pay several months rent in advance unless you can prove you will be in Thailand for the long term.
Jeremy ********
It’s all up to the landlord
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