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I have been the victim of semi-jeonse fraud; can I get my deposit back?

Because it was difficult for me to come up with a full jeonse deposit, I have been living under a semi-jeonse arrangement, paying a deposit of 50 million won and monthly rent of 200,000 won. When I asked the landlord to return the deposit because I have to move, he responded defiantly, saying he has no money right now. I suppose this can be seen as semi-jeonse fraud. How should I respond to semi-jeonse fraud?

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Author: 고병준

Hello. This is a real estate attorney at Daeryun Law LLC.

I imagine you must feel very frustrated and anxious in a situation where you have been the victim of semi-jeonse fraud.

Although semi-jeonse fraud is not an official legal term, it refers to a situation in which a lease is concluded with a high deposit and a relatively low monthly rent, and the lessor does not return the deposit or has no ability to return it.

Semi-jeonse fraud, like jeonse fraud, can be dealt with legally.

First, it is advisable to send a certified content-proof letter setting a deadline for the return of the deposit and to make clear your intention to take legal measures if it is not performed.

Because you are in a situation where you must move, it would be advisable to apply to the court for an order to register the right of lease.

If you still have not recovered the deposit even after completing all of this, you can recover it by filing a lawsuit for the return of the deposit to obtain a court judgment and then taking compulsory execution proceedings against the lessor.

If you wish, you can also review whether the crime of fraud is established and proceed with a criminal complaint.

If you need legal assistance to resolve a semi-jeonse fraud situation, you are welcome to request a consultation.