@casdick

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Registration: 29 September 2015

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9 years ago

Rentals in US Dollars by willwall

Is it legal for landlords to demand rental payments in US Dollars as opposed to Vietnam Dong? Appreciate any advice on this matter as it is strange to ask for US Dollars in a country that has Vietnam dong as it's currency

The issue is further exaggerated when I have to draw money from the ATN in Thai Baht to suit the said sum of the USD Rental Payment. I would certainly like to challenge the Landlord on the matter of legality. Read More

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9 years ago

Rentals in US Dollars by willwall

Thank you for your opinion. However I asked for the rental in VND and the Landlord refused. I liked the Apartment and thus suffered the ever frustrating fluctuation in the USD buying Rate. Read More

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9 years ago

Pay apartment rental by US Dollar or VN Dong? by big15096

When I was searching for apartments to rent. All rental rate was given in US Dollar. Are you paying them in US Dollar? or VN Dong?

I have an issue, and also had the issue before I signed the Apartment Lease in HCMC, of paying my Monthly Rental in USD. I was of the strong opinion that it was against the law to pay for Vietnamese Services in any currency other than VND. In the ... Read More