Rental deposits in Vietnam: how not to lose yours

Common deposit scams in Nha Trang, what to check before paying and what to put in the contract.

The full guide is available in Russian for now. The key points:

• The norm in Nha Trang is a 1-month deposit plus the first month paid upfront.
• Never pay a booking fee for a place you have not seen live, and never to a third party.
• Ask for the owner's title (sổ hồng) or a power of attorney, and sign a bilingual contract with the refund deadline.
• Record every room on video at move-in and log meter readings: this is what gets your deposit back.