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1. Summary

The Tenant terminated the lease agreement due to defects in the leased property. Despite the Landlord's willingness to return the security deposit, his/her personal circumstances prevented him/her from refunding it immediately. The Client (Tenant) visited KL (KORUS LAW) Law Office to explore how to legally protect the security deposit.

2. Our Role: Engaged Attorneys: Minseok Ko, Minji Kim

KL (KORUS LAW) initially confirmed the landlord’s intention to return the security deposit through a certification of contents. With the landlord’s cooperation, KL obtained a decision on the housing leasehold registration order for the Client, who was required to transfer possession.

A Successful Case of Applying for a Housing Leasehold Registration Order for the Return of the Security Deposit – KL (KORUS LAW) Law Office

Since there was no title of execution and the only option to secure the security deposit was through an auction procedure, KL (KORUS LAW) sought to obtain a title of execution for the claim through pre-litigation mediation. The settlement clause, reflecting all of the Client’s requests (including the return of the security deposit and forced execution in the event of non-compliance), was submitted to the court. Consequently, the pre-litigation mediation was successfully concluded in line with the Client’s requests. If the landlord fails to comply with the terms of the settlement, forced execution will be pursued based on the settlement agreement.

3. Significance

Lawsuits for the return of the security deposit inevitably place a significant burden on the parties involved, as they require considerable time and costs. By providing tailored legal services based on the Clients' specific situations, KL (KORUS LAW) achieves optimal outcomes in remedying and preserving their rights.