its auntie chinese tenant... i m chinese too. its a condo room.

i pass d key to her around 7th of d month. out of lenient,i only charge her half month.

i request for key and access card deposit of RM100 (access card and key). but, she insist only pay me RM 50, ,said i overcharge. (ALL OTHER ROOM I.CHARGE D SAME)

its refundable deposit.

since move in, she keep.complainig... and keep sending me lots of voice message. i hav try my best to suit her...

what should i.do on tis issue?

This post has been edited by Irresistible: Apr 11 2025, 06:34 PM

Tell the auntie we have no fate to become landlord and tenant. We depart from here amicably.

Return her deposit; ask her to move out. Trust me, the peace you regained is worth more $$$ than the rent you can collect from her. This kind of money is better not to make.

Not worth the hassle

What's next? Pay 50% monthly rent?

She should move out

TS might need to pay back the auntie extra $$ in order to please the aunty away.... Be prepare ya TS

Room rental is it? Never signed any agreement?

Problematic tenant in the making. Cut your losses and escape. Complaints can turn into request for rent rebates later....

My management office charge RM50 for access card if misplaced. Key maybe can duplicate outside

That auntie is seasoned renter...she knows you are trying to charge more...

did you vet her before deciding to rent?..
to me, odd that an auntie wants to rent a room… normally siblings will be offering a place…
isn’t all required deposit taken before keys are handed over?..
it’s better you improve your self before you take in the next tenant..( these guys know how to maximize and take advantage)..

This is red flag. If you not urgently need tenant or money, tell her you don't want to rent to her. It will normally bring her to her senses. Better that she tunjuk pattern now rather after a long while.

Kick her out. It will be more issues later, she could destroy your fittings then claim it was like that when she come in.

yes. u are correct.

i just try to make it all rooms d same to be it for me easier to remember.

This post has been edited by Irresistible: Apr 11 2025, 06:39 PM

well u can always refund RM50 to all the other renter...so now u only need to remember RM50 deposit

lel

u mean RM 100 key deposit is overcharge?

just I felt tht tis tenant act more like landlord than me.

I'm a landlord myself and I never thought of asking deposit for keys...

Well you have the right to set a deposit but you need to justify what is it for

You already mentioned it’s for key + access card. If you set an amount that is so high, renter will ask. You can show evidence from management office on how much it usually cost to replace

If you are first time land lord, best to consult other land lords how they manage all this

tell her

'aunty i think you are correct, this room not suitable for you, when you plan to move out? we settle the deposit and let you move out ya'

For your mental health , better just let her . She will get her comeuppance . Maybe she will get ragut for 500 instead .

For you maybe you will get healthier , or someone belanja u . WHO knows …

i m not first time landlord. come on. no need to morally kidnapped me.

other tenants no complaint at all. and the deposit ,i also copy fr other landlord (same area).

This condo is more than 2 yrs old. Tenant been in and out.

This post has been edited by Irresistible: Apr 11 2025, 08:45 PM

The normal security deposit should cover for rental arrears, damages or missing items during the tenancy period (in this case should also include security card and keys).

However, if a person is only renting a car park lot, then a security deposit is required to cover the cost of replacing the missing card.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Apr 11 2025, 09:17 PM

Your rate is already low. These kind of people prey on your kind heart. Give an inch and they take a mile. Harden your heart, bro.