Renting in Chiang Mai
Rents, the lease, deposits and how electricity and water are billed.
Move-In and Move-Out Checklist for Renting in Thailand
A move-in and move-out checklist for renting in Thailand: the condition report, meter photos, the TM30, utility accounts, notice, the handover and the deposit.
15 min read
- Scams
- Leases
Rental Scams in Thailand: Signs, Checks and What to Do
Rental scams in Thailand: how fake owners rent out real homes, the warning signs, how to check the owner, the agent and the account, and who to call if you have paid.
9 min read
- Deposits
- Tenant rights
Security Deposits in Thailand: How Much and Getting It Back
Security deposits in Thailand: how much landlords ask, the three-month cap for landlords with three or more homes, the 7- and 14-day return rule, what may be deducted, and how to get it back.
8 min read
- Leases
- Deposits
- Rents
Renting in Thailand as a Foreigner: How It Works
How renting in Thailand works for foreigners: the steps, the deposit, the 2025 leasing rule, three-month leases, red flags, and typical rents in Chiang Mai.
9 min read
- Bills
Water Bills in Thailand: Rates and What Renters Pay
Thailand's water rates in Chiang Mai: what one person, a couple or a family pays a month, what 1,000 litres cost, how to check your bill, and what a landlord may charge.
6 min read
- Bills
Electricity Bills in Thailand: Rates and What Renters Pay
Thailand's electricity rates since September 2026, worked bills for 150–500 units, what air-con costs a month in Chiang Mai, and what landlords may charge.
10 min read
