Renting in Pattaya: Viewing, Lease and Handover

At the viewing

• Walk the route to shops, transport and your regular destinations.
• Test taps, drainage, air conditioning, sockets and mobile reception.
• Ask about pets, visitors, parking, deliveries and building access.
• Visit at the times when noise and traffic matter to you.

Before signing

• Record the unit, parties, term and authority to rent.
• List rent, deposit, advance payment, bills and any agent fee separately.
• Write down repair responsibilities, access, renewal and early-exit terms.
• Agree the handover evidence and the deposit-return process in writing.

Contract-specific legal terms: obtain advice on your actual agreement.

At handover

• Photograph the condition and inventory with the other party.
• Record meter numbers and readings, keys and access cards.
• Keep the signed inventory, receipts and agreed repair list.
• Save the accommodation-reporting contact and confirmation.

• TM30 guide
• Household setup

Compare the full cost

Make separate columns for cash needed to move in and recurring monthly costs. Use the actual lease and provider quotes for each home.

• Budget worksheet guidance
• Moving plan
• First-month checklist
• Retirement planning