Property Leasing for Expats

Most rental disputes involving foreign tenants come down to the deposit, early termination and who pays for repairs — and to a lease signed quickly, in Vietnamese, without either side being clear on those points.

Wise Counsel reviews leases before signing and assists tenants and landlords when problems arise during or at the end of the term.

What we help with

• Reviewing the lease before you sign, including the Vietnamese version
• Checking that the landlord has the right to lease the property
• Advising on the deposit — what it covers and the conditions for its return
• Advising on early termination rights and the notice required
• Clarifying responsibility for repairs, maintenance and utilities
• Advising on registration of temporary residence at the address
• Recovering a deposit that is being withheld without proper basis
• Disputes over damage, unpaid rent and eviction

Photograph the property in detail on the day you move in. Deposit disputes are almost always decided on the evidence of what condition the place was in at the start.