Control deposit collection, custody, inspections, deductions, evidence, refunds and owner reporting for every stay.
A guest deposit is a liability until it is settled
Link every deposit to a booking, payer, payment method, currency, receipt, check-in inventory and refund deadline. Keep it separate from rental revenue. At checkout, use dated photos, signed inspection notes, invoices and the booking terms to distinguish damage from wear, maintenance or a pre-existing defect.
Require approval rules for deductions, partial refunds, chargebacks and unresolved disputes. Reconcile the deposit ledger to payment-platform and bank balances monthly, and show owners what was retained, spent or returned without double-counting repair income. Use the owner payout controls, rental income audit and management service.
Next step
Phuket Stay Pro can build a booking-to-bank deposit and damage-claim workflow.
Fact check
Deposit custody, deductions, refund timing, evidence, platform rules, consumer rights, tax and accounting treatment vary by contract and date. Obtain current Thai legal and accounting advice.
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