Phuket Rental Security Deposits

A tenanted property can transfer with an unseen liability: money owed back to the tenant. Before completion or a management change, reconcile every deposit with the lease, inventory and cash actually transferred.

Handover controls

• List each tenant or booking, deposit amount, currency, holder and bank evidence.
• Match the deposit to the signed lease, inventory, check-in report and renewal history.
• Record deductions already claimed, supporting invoices and unresolved damage disputes.
• Define whether the seller, old manager, buyer or new manager assumes the refund liability.
• Transfer cash and records together; obtain acknowledgements from the responsible parties.
• Keep deposits separate from rental income in owner reporting and confirm accounting treatment.

Use the tenanted resale guide, owner statement guide, owner services and buy service.

CTA

Ask Phuket Stay Pro about managed handover and owner reporting.

Fact-check flags

Deposit custody, deductions, consumer rules, lease rights, tax and accounting treatment vary by contract and date. Confirm the liability and compliant handling with independent Thai legal and accounting advisers.