NovRenting and managing property in Cambodia
Guides for people who rent out or rent an apartment in Cambodia. We look beyond the advertised rent to net cash flow after vacancy, management, repairs and furniture replacement.
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A practical guide for foreign tenants in Phnom Penh dealing with repairs, charges, apartment access and building rules without losing evidence, escalating too early or weakening their…
Property managerRoutine Apartment Inspections with a Tenant: Protecting the Property Without Invading Privacy
How an owner or property manager should inspect a rented apartment in Cambodia: notice, access, photographs, defects, occupants, refusal of entry and the final inspection report.
Repair responsibilityWater Leaks in a Cambodian Condominium: What an Apartment Owner Should Do
What an owner should do after a water leak in a Cambodian condominium: stop the water, identify the source, preserve evidence, involve building management and notify the insurer.
Keys before titleWho Should Hold the Keys and Access Rights to an Investment Apartment?
How an owner should organise physical keys, access cards and smart-lock codes for a tenant, property manager, reception, contractors and emergency entry.
Living: housingHow to rent in Phnom Penh before buying
How to use a short stay to check the neighbourhood, lease, utilities, deposit and practical fit.
Owner costsAnnual technical review of an apartment
How to inspect an apartment once a year, identify leaks, damp, equipment wear and hidden defects, and plan maintenance.
Tenant screeningHow to screen a tenant
How to verify identity, immigration status, employment, income and rental history without collecting unnecessary personal data.
Property managerChanging a property manager
A step-by-step handover: notice, payment cut-off, deposit, keys, documents, unfinished repairs and final reconciliation.
Corporate tenantCorporate tenant or private individual?
How a company lease differs from an employee tenancy: signatory authority, guarantees, occupant replacement, tax and deposits.
Apartment vacancyApartment vacant for three months
How to diagnose vacancy and choose between a lower rent, renovation or a change of property manager.
Furnished rentalFurnished or unfurnished rental?
How to compare the rent premium with furniture cost, replacement cycles, vacancy, tenant demand, damage and resale.
Property manager reportThe monthly property manager report
What the report should show: rent charged and received, arrears, deposits, expenses, evidence and bank reconciliation.