Answered7 years ago
What are the legal ways for expats to recover their rental deposit in Thailand?
Hello everyone,
I just have one question. Is there any legal and easy way to get the deposit of my rent back?
I know i m not the first one and i will not be the last one with this problem, but please share with me your thoughts.
Thank you very much
I just have one question. Is there any legal and easy way to get the deposit of my rent back?
I know i m not the first one and i will not be the last one with this problem, but please share with me your thoughts.
Thank you very much
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around recovering a rental deposit in Thailand. It suggests starting with a complaint to the Office of Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) for assistance. Some users share experiences and offer to help with the process if receipts and a contract are available.
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ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
Not on planet earth
Siddhartha *********
Well then save your time,, tip it. And let Karma do job!!!
Gonçalo *********
OP@Siddhartha ********
it was not that much dont worryA-I-*****
Yes. We have successfully handled countless of these types of cases... and still regularly do.
Gonçalo *********
OPAh ok i send you soon i have receipts and the contract is that enough?
Gonçalo *********
OP@A-***
oh really do you want to take care of this one?
Garrett ***********
Yes, start a complaint with the OCPB (Office of Consumer Protection Board). The call center number is 1166.
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Gonçalo *********
OP@Garrette ***********
thank you very much
Mark ******
If it’s equivalent to one month’s rent and you haven’t yet paid your last month...........
Siddhartha *********
What does your contract say??? Months?? Or from to..??? Get some Thai to get translated,,, or take together and try to crack issue.. anything but don't call your ex.. 555
Gonçalo *********
OP@Mark *****
its 2 months. The landlord said i have to stay all year i stayed from february 2019 to january 2020. She said she doesnt give me because they count 14 months per calendar year
Cameron ********
You could try to whistle for it
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