What should I do about a broken hot tub in my rented condo in Thailand?

I think normally owner is willing to fix. Have you ask your agent? Or owner?

@Eric ******

you need a new heater. Cost about 5000 baht labor 1k

The correct way to handle this (and everything else happening to you in a foreign country, for that matter) is to adopt the proper way to think about it FIRST.

And to do so, you absolutely need to delete that formulation "in the States (or else ), we bla, bla bla ... " from both your HEAD and your VOCABULARY, or life will undeniably be much much harder as an expat anywhere you CHOSE to settle.

New Place = New Rules = New Laws = New Customs = New YOU.

Fill it with ice cold water and become a Wim Hof disciple

I wonder if he is paying tax on rental income? Suggesting to him you will take the complaint further might coerce him. Keep all invoices and payments.

No use for a hot tub here unless up far north in the winter time!

Don't be discouraged by the sheeple responses.

It's no wonder so many landlords do a terrible job as well as keeping the deposits.

Look at the defeatist comments of the wussies.

The landlords keep getting away with it because so many tenants are too lazy and scared to stand up for their rights.

Basically it states that the landlord is responsible to fix all appliances, furnishings, and fixtures. I would classify the hot tub as a furnishing. If they fail to, after 14 days they’re in breach of contract. That should give you the option to break the lease. (Find out for sure - I’m not versed in Thai law)

This varies from state to state. Florida is different from other states. I’ve heard other states have better systems in place to regulate this type of thing. But in Florida if this were happening, and the landlord breached the contract you’d spend more money trying to fight it and most likely not get anywhere. The cost of having it repaired or removed wouldn’t be enough to make it worth going to court. And outside of court, there’s not much you can do. If nothing else, I would definitely document very well the fact that the hot tub doesn’t work via email conversation with the landlord. You don’t want to be liable for that at the end of your lease. Also I’m not sure if this is notarized. I’ve heard all leases must be notarized. Otherwise it can’t be enforced. Sometimes they operate without notarizing, and people end up losing money. Just a heads up on that

Jacuzzi is a registered trademark of the Investindustrial company.

They manufacture, among other things, hot tubs.

I plan have a hot tub when I build in CM.

There are many mornings and nights where one could enjoy heated hydrotherapy.

If you do leave- unfortunately you wont get your deposit back.

Fill it with dirt and grow ur smoke there

Unless the contract specifically refers to the hot tub and who is responsible for maintenance of it, you might have a hard time getting anywhere with that. Even in the states honestly.

Thai Consumer Protection Board

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fill it with soil and grow ya own weed... or fill it with water and chuck some fish in it... who the fcuk wants a hot tub there?

Bet your Paying big money

I would doubt you will ever use a hot tub here, as it is never cool enough to enjoy. I have stayed in many hotels in Asia and have never seen a hot tub. Not saying there aren't any just that there are few customers that would want to use one. A Jacuzzi on the other hand might be quite relaxing.

@Jeh ****

usually these tubs don't have heaters as thailand weather heats them naturally. However if your lease specially says "hot water" then approach your lessor and ask for it to be hot.

Personally I wouldn't bother.

Thailand is... different. But since it is a European owner, let him know that you will fix the heater, and take it off next month' rent. He may agree. Otherwise, you may just have to get it fixed on your dime. It probably won't cost you too much anyway.

And remember. This is Thailand. Getting mad at the locals will get you nowhere.

Tell the landlord you will manage the repair and deduct the cost from next month's rent....(presumably the hot tub was a reason for you to rent & an asset the owner used to attract you to the property...and supports the rental price.)

You could do the legwork of finding a repair service, getting an estimate to install/fix the heater, then offer to split the price with landlord? I mean if you want it done sooner rather than later.

Very unlikely that they even care. You have two options, from my experiences, either pay for repair yourself, or leave it and deal with it. Third option...lose your deposit and move out. They have really very little recourse on trying to uphold the lease with you. Most just keep the deposit and rent it out to someone else a week later

Repairs of stuff like this in Thailand are usually comparatively inexpensive. Personally, after talking with owner and getting nowhere, I would pay a guy to repair it (or more likely just do it myself) and get on with my life.

Others will tell you to fight like hell. Up to you how you spend your time, money, and energy.

'hot tub' is a north American term where it is necessary, jacuzzi or Spa is used elsewhere, I would be surprised if it has a heater built into it.

Empty the tub. Clean the bird shit out.

Get a long enough yard hose and connect it to the kitchen tap and refill the tub with hot water.

Get a cover or tarp to cover it.

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TIT

This is not the States. You should have done your research properly.