Renting in Chiang Mai

Renting in Chiang Mai is straightforward once you know the norms: most long-term leases run 12 months with a two-month deposit and one month in advance, and utilities are usually billed on top. These guides explain what to check before you sign — the lease terms, condition report, who pays for repairs and how to protect your deposit — and how rental supply and pricing differ between city-centre condos and houses in Hang Dong or San Sai. They are written for renters new to Thailand as well as long-stay residents.