(Reuters photo)Following the recent court rulings handed down to a condominium unit owner in Hua Hin, two of many questions arise: Why is it illegal to rent out condominium units on a short-term basis? Why has Thailand made condominium unit short-term leasing illegal? An answer to the second question is no less simple: hotels offer short-term leasing as they have the correct operating licences and have also complied with all regulatory construction and safety guidelines required by law. The enforcement of the law in some cases had been a little slow to implement but now it is obviously speeding up, with the aforementioned court rulings that also draw closer attention from condominium juristic persons and co-owners. Getting it right from the beginningDevelopers of new condominiums or residential projects can apply for the correct operating licences and residential permits before they begin to construct the property.

Source: Bangkok Post May 22, 2018 22:30 UTC