⚔️ PART 3. Post-Lease Disputes: Moving Out & Crisis Counterattacks

⚔️ PART 3. Post-Lease Disputes: Moving Out & Crisis Counterattacks

If you face trouble when your contract ends, use these robust legal tactics.

▶ 1. Unjustified Repair Demands [부당한 수리비 청구]

• The Trap: When you move out, the landlord tries to unilaterally deduct hundreds of dollars from your deposit as repair costs for natural wear and tear like faded wallpaper or minor scratches.
• Defense Tactic: Supreme Court precedents explicitly state that tenants are not responsible for 'Normal Wear and Tear.' Before unpacking on day one, record detailed videos of every existing scratch in the house and send them to the landlord via KakaoTalk right away. This completely crushes their claims later.

▶ 2. Unreturned Deposits Counterattack [보증금 미반환 반격]

• The Trap: The landlord delays returning your money, claiming they have no cash or haven't found a new tenant.
• Defense Tactic: If you empty the house, you risk losing your legal priority [대항력]. To safely maintain your rights, you must apply for a 'Leasehold Registration Order' [주택임차권등기명령] at the competent court and visually confirm it is recorded on the register before you move out.