What should I do if my landlord is refusing to complete my TM30 registration?

Question

Hello, my property manager/land lord is giving me push back on completing my TM30. I have indicated that this is required by law to do, but still getting pushback. I have to do my 90 day report next month. Any advice on what I should do.

Thanks in advance

Thanks in advance

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is facing difficulties with their landlord regarding the completion of the TM30 registration, a legal requirement in Thailand. Despite explaining its importance, the landlord is resistant. Community members suggest various solutions, such as checking if the landlord is registered with immigration, doing an 'international out/in' to avoid the 90-day report, or submitting the TM30 independently using landlord identification documents. Some members also mention the possibility of filing a police report against the landlord for non-compliance. Overall, the consensus emphasizes the need for assertiveness and exploring alternative avenues to ensure compliance.

Brook ******** · Answer

Tell your landlord that you don’t understand why they won’t do it and that you will go to the police for assistance complying with the law.

Matthew ********* · Answer

You can  file a police report and the owner will be fined by immigration.  But now you probably need to check into a hotel.  Don't let them get away with it.  I had to do it before in the past.  Turned out the people were illegally renting out apartment and it was owned by Chinese.  Maybe be a reason why they refuse.  Put them in there place and I wouldn't pay the rent on last month because these type people probably won't return your deposit.

Jarmo ********* · Answer

Go to some questhouse or hotel for 1 night and ask it there

Greg ***** · Answer

Immigration now ask’s me to submit a self completed TM.28 instead of a TM.30 (as I’m in the same boat as you), when I attend for any KK immigration task. Still need Landlord ID, house book with rental contract and all seems to be effortless again

James *************** · Answer

When I continually asked my landlord to do a TM30 he refused and gave me 2 months notice to leave which I did.

Marty ********* · Answer

I got a TM30 from my old landlord in 2 days after returning from the US.

I got my TM30 from my new landlord after waiting 2 weeks. I’m hoping it’s just a first time thing because I just moved in. Fortunately I don’t travel outside Thailand all that much and don’t need a TM30 very often.

William ********* · Answer

My ex landlord did the same thing. Fortunately my wife got her to give me signed photocopies of the her ID and house book. Then I took the photocopies and a copy of the lease to immigration and did it myself.