u/CucumberMindless9828

I recently signed a lease with a landlord in Da Nang and have had ongoing issues almost immediately. Prices and terms discussed before signing were different once the lease was prepared. Additional fees were added later for police / registration matters. I have also received messages claiming police concerns about guests, which is untrue (I've been sick and was in hospital, just more scare tactics from her).

I have now advised that I will vacate on 13 May when I return to Australia for work. The landlord has said she will calculate and refund the remaining money when I check out, but I am concerned I may not receive what is owed.

I have written records, lease documents, and payment receipts.

My question is: would you recommend speaking with the local ward police before check-out so there is a record of the issue, or is it better to try settle privately first?

Any respectful advice from people with Da Nang rental experience would be appreciated.

Hey, Aussie living in Vietnam, where there are lots of Chinese bikes. I want to buy an XL gravel or bike packing rig as a bit of a do it all rig for training here, triathlon, cycling, bike packing and gravel.

I’m looking for something pretty budget that still has some decent gear to go fast and be a bit rugged. I know Chinese provides crazy value opposed to the markups on western brands made in Asia.

I’ve been doing quite a bit of research, but am a long time lurker of this forum and wondering what are your Chinese recommendations?

Thanks!