We are going to conclude a rental contract (for a year) for the first time - tell me, what do you need to pay attention to in order to minimize risks?

[Mikhail]

We are going to conclude a rental contract (for a year) for the first time - tell me, what do you need to pay attention to in order to minimize risks?

[Vladimir]

The cost of electricity, water should be at the state price, Wi-Fi is usually included in the price. Cleaning of air conditioners - once every six months, before settling in - is mandatory. Or you will have to do it at your own expense. Is there hot water at all (yes, it happens). It is better to negotiate a deposit for 1 cost of housing, more often there are 2 of them, negotiate the terms of return, usually return only at the end of the rental period, deduct all damage (who is lucky). Also discuss the terms of the retake - is there such an opportunity at all.

[Aleksandr]

Carefully read (and understand the chapter) the contract. There are no special risks in terms of contracts. There are risks in choosing housing. But they are always there - this is Thailand. You can choose a quiet place, and in a month they will start building a condo behind the fence and will drive piles within a month, and then cut the reinforcement with a grinder for another couple of months. Or in a couple of months, the neighbors, on the contrary, will decide that they are very cool businessmen and open a bike repair shop - and will work there from morning to sunset. And after sunset they will walk there.