Unanimous Comments: Mother Rents Condo to Daughter at 12,000 Baht Monthly, Upon Return Hit with 30,000 Baht Repair Bill—Is This Normal?
A mother questioned a 30,616 baht repair bill from her daughter's landlord after a two-year condo rental, with commenters unanimously agreeing the charges for routine maintenance and wear-and-tear were excessive and unjustified.
A Facebook user posted in the "We Are Consumers" group about her experience renting a condominium to her daughter. She paid 12,000 baht monthly over two years with a 24,000 baht security deposit. When her daughter completed high school and moved out on May 11, 2026, the landlord submitted detailed repair charges totaling 30,616 baht. The mother questioned whether these charges were normal, noting that curtains showed no damage and the AC had been professionally cleaned in February 2026, yet the landlord insisted on another cleaning.
The repair bill breakdown included: - Curtain and bedding washing: 3,480 baht - Sofa and chair repairs: 6,000 baht - Under-sink cabinet repair: 4,200 baht - Room wall painting: 4,000 baht - AC cleaning (2 units): 1,000 baht - Room cleaning: 1,200 baht - Access card: 500 baht - Room key: 200 baht - Sink cabinet leg repair: 2,000 baht - Sink countertop repair: 4,500 baht - Washing machine rubber seal: 3,400 baht - Electricity surcharge: 136 baht - Total: 30,616 baht, requiring additional payment of 6,616 baht beyond the security deposit
Comments were unanimously critical. Landlords and tenants alike questioned the charges, with many noting that most items represent normal wear and tear rather than damage requiring repair. Several commenters, including self-identified property owners, said they would never charge such fees, noting that rental rates should account for equipment depreciation. Critics argued the prices represented replacement costs rather than repairs, and some recommended pursuing mediation through rental offices.
