💡 I. BONUS: KIEUK Defense Message Templates

📱 II. BONUS: KIEUK Defense Message Templates

When a broker or landlord makes unreasonable demands, do not fight them emotionally. Copy and paste these firm Korean messages to cleanly shut down the situation legally.

A. Rejecting Unfair Fees at Normal Expiration*

• 🚨 When to use: Your contract duration is naturally coming to an end. However, the landlord suddenly demands that you must pay the brokerage fee for finding the next tenant, or claims they will hold your deposit until a new tenant moves in.
• 📨 Korean Message to Send (Copy & Paste):

안녕하세요. 임대차보호법에 따라 계약 만기 종료 시 다음 임차인을 구하기 위한 중개수수료는 임대인이 부담하는 것이 원칙인 것으로 알고 있습니다. 특약이 있더라도 임차인에게 일방적으로 불리한 조항은 무효이므로, 수수료 부담은 어렵습니다. 만기일에 보증금 전액 반환 부탁드립니다.

*   **💬 English Translation:** (Hello. According to the Housing Lease Protection Act, I understand it is the landlord's principle responsibility to pay the brokerage fee for the next tenant upon normal contract expiration. Even if there is a special clause, any provision unilaterally disadvantageous to the tenant is legally void, so I cannot bear this fee. Please return my full deposit on the exact expiration date.)

B. Sending Pre-existing Damage Evidence on Move-in Day

• 🚨 When to use: It is your move-in day. Before you unpack, you notice scratches or faded wallpaper. You must send this message with photos/videos on Day 1 to establish undeniable proof against unjust repair fees later.
• 📨 Korean Message to Send (Copy & Paste):
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안녕하세요, 오늘 입주했습니다. 나중에 퇴실 시 시설 상태로 인한 오해가 없도록, 짐을 넣기 전 집안의 기존 흠집과 상태를 사진/영상으로 미리 공유해 드립니다. 확인 부탁드립니다!

* **💬 English Translation:** (Hello, I moved in today. To avoid any misunderstandings regarding the condition of the property when I move out later, I am sharing photos/videos of the pre-existing scratches and the house's condition before bringing my belongings in. Please check them!)