Landlord Disputes

The most common disputes are the deposit not returned, an unexpected demand for repairs, or being asked to leave before the term ends. Foreign tenants are often at a disadvantage simply because the lease is in Vietnamese.

Wise Counsel acts for tenants in disputes with landlords, and advises on how to end a tenancy without losing the deposit.

What we help with

• Reviewing the lease to establish what each side actually agreed
• Recovering a deposit withheld without a proper basis
• Disputes over deductions for damage, cleaning and unpaid utilities
• Advising on early termination and the notice you are required to give
• Responding to an unlawful demand that you vacate before the term ends
• Disputes over rent increases during the term
• Disputes where the landlord does not carry out required repairs
• Negotiating an exit and documenting it so nothing is claimed later

Get a signed handover record when you move out, listing the condition and confirming the deposit position. Without it the dispute becomes your word against theirs.