Landlord Rights and Obligations

Do you know how the law affects you if you have a
house for rent in Laos? Understanding  your rights
and obligations can be  difficult  because  property
law in Laos  is  sometimes  rather  complicated. At
WeGoFa,  we  have  many  years’  experience  of
property rental so we know how to  look after  our
client’s interests.  When  you  become  a  landlord
there are some fundamental rights and obligations
you need to be aware of.

Your Rights as a Landlord

A landlord with a house for rent i n  Laos has
the right to cancel a lease if a tenant breaks
the terms detailed in the lease.  If you need
to evict a tenant  you  must  in law, provide
them with a minimum of 45 days’ notice to quit.
You also have the right to inspect  a  property
to see if your tenant is following the terms of
the  agreement  between  you. You can also
inspect to look for wear and tear and to see
if your tenant is keeping the property satisfactorily
clean. You must however, provide them with
at least one day’s notice of your intention to inspect
the property.

Your Obligations as a Landlord

There are a number of obligations that you need
to be aware of as a landlord that include:
• Providing at least one day’s notice if you intend
 to repair damage in the property.
• Provide at least 60 days before raising the rental.
• Complete a thorough clean, as specified in the
rental agreement before new tenants move in.

Ways a Landlord Should and Should Not Act

Landlords are advised to act in a professional way
and avoid certain activities in order to attract and
retain quality tenant. Some of the ways they can
do this are:
• Do not charge a higher price for your property
than the current market rates.
• Do not ask a lessee to make a payment for a
period of time that is longer than the lease.
• Do not charge water and power at rates that
exceed the amount stated in the bills.
• Never enter the property without permission from lessee.
• Never change keys without prior notice and
providing a set of new keys to the tenant.
• Establish specific house rules that apply to a
particular property
(including rules pertaining to pets and animals)
• Decide exactly the maximum number of people
who can live in a property being rented.
• Impose a smoking ban inside the house.