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It is important not to rush into a lease agreement while there are still provisions you do not understand. In particular, since the deposit is a large amount, you need to check the relationship between the person who showed the house, the other party to the contract, and the person who will receive the money. Use Seoul City's rental information and housing consultation, but the rights to individual homes and deposit protection must be reviewed separately according to the relevant documents and conditions.
Contract comparison order
Check the housing address, room number, landlord/tenant personal information, deposit and monthly rent, contract period, and deposit schedule. We ask about the owner's verification information, whether the contracting party is correct, and if it is an agency contract, how to confirm the agency authority. Don't just listen to the words but read the text about management fees, repair responsibilities, early move-out agreements, and scope of restoration.
How to read special terms
For broad statements like “All repairs are the tenant’s responsibility,” ask for specific details. For example, ask whether repairs to equipment already broken before move-in are treated differently from damage you cause during use. Translation apps can help you read, but they don't confirm the legal meaning. If you don't understand the explanation, ask for advice or an interpreter.
Things to keep in mind after signing a contract
Keep signed contracts, remittance records, and photos of your move-in status, and check your required address declaration and deposit protection procedures. Availability of the return guarantee varies depending on the eligibility requirements of the home and contract, so it should not be considered automatically guaranteed. When receiving a consultation, preparing a draft contract and any clauses you may be curious about will help you get specific answers.
Sources · Checked: 2026-09-09
서울시 · 임대차계약
https://global.seoul.go.kr/hmpg/finf/hous/cont/contPageDetail.do?conts_no=FB407A0CF6E84CEBA094E82AC0C00094
서울주거포털 · 주거 상담
https://housing.seoul.go.kr/site/n/home