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Living terms

보증금

bojeunggeum · Security deposit

Money held by the landlord for the length of the lease and returned when you move out.

Watch outTo protect it, register your move-in (전입신고) and get a fixed-date stamp on the lease as soon as you move in.

What you needThe lease, your ID, and move-in registration (for foreigners, the change-of-address report).

Examples

  • 보증금은 언제 돌려받을 수 있어요?

    bojeunggeumeun eonje dollyeobadeul su isseoyo?

    When can I get my deposit back?

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