If I file a deposit return lawsuit, can I get all of it back?

Hello. I will provide guidance on deposit return lawsuits.

Although I cannot know your situation in detail, if your lease contract has expired and you have not received your deposit back, in most cases you can get it back through a deposit return lawsuit.

However, the specific details may vary slightly depending on whether the tenant has secured the right of priority repayment.

The right of priority repayment is something that arises when the tenant meets certain requirements, and it is the right to be repaid the deposit in priority over the lessor's creditors.

The right of priority repayment is acquired when, after receiving delivery of the building, the tenant applies for business registration to obtain opposing power and obtains a fixed date on the lease contract.

However, even with the right of priority repayment, when filing a deposit return lawsuit, detailed arguments and evidence work in combination, so appropriate response is important.

In particular, since resolution through litigation requires costs and time, it is important to make good judgments depending on the situation.

If you wish to receive detailed guidance on deposit return lawsuits, we recommend that you seek the advice of an attorney.