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Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer Case Study | Jeonju Civil Lawyer Who Secured a Full Refund of the Lease Deposit

The client who came to the Jeonju civil litigation attorney had not been able to recover a deposit from the landlord. The client urgently sought out the Jeonju civil attorney at Daeryun Law Firm for assistance.

CONTENTS
  • 1. The Client Who Came to the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer
    • - The Client Who Requested Assistance from the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer
    • - Lease Disputes, Explained by the Jeonju Civil Lawyer
  • 2. Three Areas of Assistance Provided by the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer
    • - The Jeonju Civil Lawyer's Argument ① | The Client's Declaration of Intent
    • - The Jeonju Civil Lawyer's Argument ② | Submission of a Certified Content Letter
    • - The Jeonju Civil Lawyer's Argument ③ | Submission of the Decision on the Application for an Order to Register the Lease Right
  • 3. Outcome of the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer's Assistance: Full Return of the Deposit Granted
    • - Having Difficulty Recovering Your Deposit From the Landlord?

1. The Client Who Came to the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer

Daeryun Jeonju civil litigation attorney full return of lease deposit case study


The client who requested a consultation from the Jeonju civil litigation attorney sought assistance from a Jeonju attorney who had handled numerous civil cases in order to recover the deposit from the landlord.

The Client Who Requested Assistance from the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer

The case background reviewed by the Jeonju civil litigation attorney is as follows.


The client and the landlord entered into a lease for a term of two years.


Three months before the end of the contract term, the client informed the landlord of an intention to decline renewal of the contract.


At first, the landlord agreed with the client's intention, and on this basis the client was preparing to move.


However, just before the end of the contract, the client received a text message from the landlord asking to postpone the deadline for returning the deposit because a new tenant had not been found, and the landlord has not returned the deposit to the client to this day.


For this reason, the client requested assistance from a Jeonju attorney with extensive experience handling many civil litigation cases in order to recover the deposit as soon as possible.

Lease Disputes, Explained by the Jeonju Civil Lawyer

🔗A lease dispute refers to a legal dispute that arises between a lessor and a lessee based on a lease contract.

The reasons a lease dispute arises vary, but as in this case, disputes most commonly arise over the return of the deposit.

▶ Reasons for lease disputes

1. Where the lessee does not vacate the premises even though the contract has ended
2. Where the lessor does not return the deposit to the lessee
3. Where damages arise due to overdue rent or a penalty issue
4. Where issues arise regarding contract renewal and termination


If a lease dispute arises, the lessor and lessee may resolve it through an appropriate settlement or conciliation.


However, if a settlement is difficult, you may bring a claim through a 🔗lawsuit for the return of a monthly-rent deposit.

▶ Laws related to lease disputes

Housing Lease Protection Act Article 3-2 (Recovery of Deposit) Where a lessee files for an auction of the leased housing pursuant to a final and conclusive judgment in a lawsuit for the return of the deposit or another comparable enforceable title, the performance of the counter-obligation or the tender of such performance shall not be required as a condition for commencing the execution.

2. Three Areas of Assistance Provided by the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer

The Jeonju civil litigation attorney thoroughly investigated the details of the case through close consultation with the client, then established a response strategy to resolve the case and provided assistance as follows.

The Jeonju Civil Lawyer's Argument ① | The Client's Declaration of Intent

Three months earlier, the client had already informed the landlord of the termination of the lease and of the intention not to renew.


The landlord also sent a text message indicating agreement, and the client was preparing to move out accordingly.


Despite the expiration of the lease, however, the landlord delayed returning the deposit, and the client strongly emphasized that the deposit has still not been returned to date.

The Jeonju Civil Lawyer's Argument ② | Submission of a Certified Content Letter

When the client first requested the return of the deposit, the landlord told the client, “I have not been able to find a new tenant, so please give me some time.”


As the landlord continued to delay and failed to return the deposit, the client sent the landlord a certified content statement seeking the return of the deposit.


In submitting the certified content statement, the Jeonju civil attorney emphasized that the landlord had already been requested to perform the obligation to return the deposit.

The Jeonju Civil Lawyer's Argument ③ | Submission of the Decision on the Application for an Order to Register the Lease Right

The client's lease ended without the client receiving the deposit back from the landlord, and the moving preparations ultimately fell through.


To reduce substantial financial loss, the client filed an application for a lease registration order, and the application was granted.


By submitting the decision on the lease registration order, the Jeonju civil attorney emphasized that the landlord was responsible for returning the deposit to the client.

3. Outcome of the Jeonju Civil Litigation Lawyer's Assistance: Full Return of the Deposit Granted

The court, accepting the pleadings of the Jeonju civil litigation attorney, rendered a judgment ordering the full return of the deposit, stating “The defendant shall pay the plaintiff 250,000,000 won.”

Having Difficulty Recovering Your Deposit From the Landlord?

The above case was one in which a client who had been unable to recover a deposit from a landlord recovered the full amount with the assistance of a Jeonju civil litigation attorney.


If a landlord does not return a deposit, before a legal dispute arises, the tenant may request an order to perform by sending a certified content document seeking the return of the deposit or by applying for a lease registration order.


Daeryun Law Firm provides assistance through close consultation with the client by forming a task force to resolve the case and developing a response strategy suited to the matter.


If you are having difficulty recovering a deposit from a landlord, please feel free to entrust your case to us through a 🔗legal consultation appointment at any time.

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