Case Background
Our client sought legal advice regarding a lease agreement crucial for a significant business investment. Upon reviewing the 10-year lease contract, our legal team identified that while the agreement specified a long-term duration, it had not been officially registered with the Land Department. This oversight posed a substantial risk to the client's long-term rights and the extensive investment they had made.
Actions Taken
- Our expert legal team meticulously reviewed the existing 10-year lease agreement.
- We advised the client on the crucial legal implication of unregistered long-term leases in Thailand, explaining that under Thai law, a lease exceeding three years, if not registered at the Land Department, is legally enforceable for only three years.
- We clarified the potential risks this unregistered status presented to their significant business investment and long-term operational security.
- We guided the client on the necessary steps to rectify the situation, emphasizing the importance of immediate registration.
The Resolution
Empowered by our comprehensive legal advice, the client successfully engaged in discussions with the lessor. Both parties agreed to proceed with the immediate registration of the lease agreement at the Land Department. This proactive measure legally secured the client's rights as a long-term lessee, protecting their substantial business investment and ensuring the validity and enforceability of their lease for the full agreed-upon term, thereby mitigating future legal and financial risks.