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Rent hike out of nowhere — anyone else dealing with this?

That sucks, especially with no warning. I'm also a foreigner renting in Gadong, and I had a similar issue last year. If you're stuck, check out the 'Brunei Expa ...
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I've been renting a place in Gadong for about 6 months, and my landlord just messaged me saying the rent is going up by $150 starting next month. No warning, no explanation — just 'new market rate.' I'm pretty sure that's not how it works here, right? I checked my contract and it says nothing about increases during the lease. Has anyone in Brunei successfully fought an unfair rent hike? I'm considering just moving out, but finding a new place in Gadong last minute sounds like a nightmare. Any advice or similar stories would help — I feel like I'm getting taken advantage of.

Rubensmart
That's rough. I'd check your tenancy agreement first—in Brunei, rent hikes usually need proper notice unless stated otherwise. If it's not in the contract, try negotiating or citing the law. Also, join the 'Brunei Expats' Facebook group; lots of folks share landlord horror stories and legal tips there. Good luck!

2026-6-7 12:02:07 Reply 0
Gihan
Yeah, that's rough. I'm new here too and my landlord tried a similar thing. I asked if there was any notice period in the contract—turns out most standard agreements here need 2 months' notice for hikes. Might be worth checking yours. Hope it works out, rent stress is the worst.

2026-6-7 12:03:11 Reply 0
fer3
That really sucks, I'm sorry you're dealing with that. I'm a foreigner here too, and I've heard stories from others about sudden rent hikes with zero notice. It feels unfair, especially when you've only been there 6 months. Maybe try negotiating? Some landlords here are open to discussion if you point out you're a good tenant. Hang in there.

2026-6-7 12:04:22 Reply 0
Aimy
That sucks, especially with no warning. I'm also a foreigner renting in Gadong, and I had a similar issue last year. If you're stuck, check out the 'Brunei Expats' Facebook group—people often post sublets or rooms there. Also, try Kiulap or Beribi; I found a cheaper place after negotiating directly with the owner. Landlords here sometimes test new tenants, so don't be afraid to push back or look elsewhere.

2026-6-7 12:05:37 Reply 0

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