{"content_id":"hdbprcnof6","slug":"move-in-registration-rental-deposit-protection","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"knowledge_base","category_name":"Knowledge Base","title":"Move-In Registration and Rental Deposit Protection Rules","summary":"For jeonse and monthly rentals, the right to assert your lease against third parties begins at midnight the day after you take possession of the home and complete move-in registration. This explains the difference between the registration deadline and when that right takes effect, the role of a fixed date stamp, and what to check when registering online.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["The right to assert your lease against third parties begins at midnight on the day after you take possession of the home and complete move-in registration.","The 14-day deadline for move-in registration after moving is not a grace period for deposit protection.","Priority repayment rights based on a fixed date stamp also require you to take possession of the home and complete move-in registration.","After filing online, check whether the head of household needs to confirm the filing and check the processing result.","If you have not received the deposit back from your previous home, consider applying for a leasehold registration order before registering your move-out."],"content_markdown":"If you’ve moved into a jeonse or monthly rental home, it is best to register your move on the day you move in. The right to assert the lease against third parties takes effect **at midnight on the day after** you have both taken possession of the home and registered your move. Delaying registration also delays the rights needed to protect your deposit.\n\nThe legal deadline and the time the right takes effect are based on Easy Law’s explanation dated September 15, 2026.\n\n## Why register your move on moving day\n\nIf you delay registering your move, you also delay the point at which you can assert your lease against a new owner. The right to assert a lease against third parties lets you assert it against people other than the party you contracted with. A common example is asserting an existing lease against a new landlord after the home is sold.\n\nSigning a contract or paying the deposit alone does not establish this right. You must take possession of the home and meet the resident registration requirement. Under the Housing Lease Protection Act, resident registration is considered complete when you register your move.\n\nTaking possession means the home has been handed over so that you can control and use it. Moving in and living there is a common example. Do not assume that leaving some belongings in the home is enough to establish possession.\n\nYou can check the requirements in Article 3 of the Housing Lease Protection Act. The time the right takes effect is also explained in [Easy Law’s guide to asserting a lease against third parties](https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=2\u0026cciNo=3\u0026cnpClsNo=1\u0026csmSeq=629\u0026popMenu=ov).\n\n## When the right takes effect under different conditions\n\nThe date is determined by whichever happens later: taking possession of the home or registering your move. The right does not yet take effect on the day you meet both requirements. Calculating the date based only on the contract start date can lead to a wrong conclusion.\n\n| Conditions met | When the right takes effect |\n| --- | --- |\n| Only the contract has been signed and the deposit paid | Check separately whether both requirements have been met |\n| Moved in but did not register the move | General requirements for obtaining the right are not met |\n| Registered the move but did not take possession of the home | General requirements for obtaining the right are not met |\n| Took possession of the home and registered the move | Takes effect at midnight on the day after both requirements are met |\n| Obtained only a fixed date | A fixed date alone does not establish the right |\n\nFor example, suppose you move in and register your move on the same day. If a mortgage is registered that day, your rights as a tenant may rank behind it. A mortgage is a right that secures a debt against the home.\n\nThis is because of the gap before your right takes effect. Obtaining a fixed date in advance does not eliminate that gap. Actual priority must be assessed by considering existing rights and when each right took effect.\n\n## Comparing move-in registration and a fixed date\n\nRegistering your move and obtaining a fixed date play different roles in protecting your deposit. Registering your move fulfills the resident registration requirement for asserting the lease against third parties. A fixed date proves that the contract existed on a particular date.\n\n| Item | Required conditions or procedure | Main effect |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Right to assert the lease against third parties | Taking possession of the home and registering your move | Assert the lease terms against third parties |\n| Fixed date | A date assigned to the lease contract | Prove the date on which the contract existed |\n| Priority right to repayment based on a fixed date | Requirements for asserting the lease against third parties and a fixed date on the contract | Receive repayment of the deposit ahead of lower-ranking rights holders and others in an auction or public sale |\n\nA priority right to repayment does not guarantee recovery of the full deposit. The amount recovered depends on prior-ranking rights, the sale proceeds, and other factors. Priority repayment for tenants with small deposits is a separate system with its own requirements.\n\nYou can obtain a fixed date at a community service center or another authorized location with the original contract. Do not assume that registering your move also gave you a fixed date. Check separately whether a fixed date has been assigned to the contract.\n\nIf you submit the contract when reporting a residential lease, a fixed date may be assigned at the same time. In that case, check the fixed date number on the report certificate. Reporting the contract is different from registering your move after you actually relocate. You can check when the two procedures are linked in the [Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s guide to lease reporting](https://www.korea.kr/multi/visualNewsView.do?newsId=148888435).\n\n## Deadline for registering your move and consequences of not doing so\n\nYou must register your move **within 14 days** of moving to your new residence. If you miss the deadline without a valid reason, you may be subject to a fine of at most 50,000 won. This is the rule for the reporting obligation under the Resident Registration Act.\n\nThe 14-day period does not mean your deposit is protected during that time. Even if you register within the deadline, registering later delays the time your right takes effect. The fine and the priority of a tenant’s rights are separate matters. You can check the basis for the deadline and fine in [Easy Law’s guide to move-in registration](https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=4\u0026cciNo=1\u0026cnpClsNo=1\u0026csmSeq=666\u0026popMenu=ov).\n\n## How to register through Government24 or a community service center\n\nYou can register your move through Government24 or at the community service center responsible for your new address. According to Government24, there is no fee. The stated processing time is 3 hours during business hours.\n\nThis processing time follows Government24’s guidance confirmed on December 9, 2025. Do not assume that submitting an online application means it has been processed immediately. If you apply on a weekend or outside business hours, check its status.\n\n| Registration method | Who can apply | What to prepare or check |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Government24 online | The applicant in person; online applications by a representative are not allowed | Identity verification method, new address, and information about household members who are moving |\n| Visit a community service center | The applicant or an eligible representative | ID, application form, and a letter of authorization if applicable |\n| Registration by overseas Koreans or people staying abroad | Visit the responsible community service center | Check with the responsible agency which documents are needed to verify identity and entry into Korea |\n\nWhen visiting, prepare the IDs of both the person filing the report and the person moving in, as a general rule. There is an exception to the ID presentation requirement if the person moving in is the filer’s spouse or a direct blood relative. Check the documents needed for registration by a representative in the [Government24 guide to move-in registration](https://www.gov.kr/mw/AA020InfoCappView.do?CappBizCD=13100000016).\n\nTo register online, follow these steps.\n\n1. Search for move-in registration on Government24 and verify your identity.\n2. Enter your previous address, new address, and the people actually moving.\n3. Check the household composition and detailed address, then submit the application.\n4. If confirmation by the head of household is required, complete that step.\n5. Check the result and the address recorded in the resident registration record.\n\nGovernment24’s “How does the head of household confirm an online move-in registration?” gives this guidance:\n\n\u003e Once the move-in registration is completed, you can check it under [View Resident Registration Record].\n\nThe head-of-household confirmation menu is under Civil Services \u003e Fact/Authenticity Verification \u003e Head of Household and Incoming Resident Confirmation. If your registration requires confirmation, you must complete that step as well. See the [Government24 guide to head-of-household confirmation](https://www.gov.kr/portal/faq/869?backBtnYn=N) for detailed instructions.\n\n## Common mistakes when protecting your deposit\n\nChecking only whether you registered, while overlooking the address and existing rights, can cause problems with protection. For an apartment or other multi-unit residential building, compare the building and unit numbers with those on the property register. The unit number on the front door may differ from the one in official records.\n\n- Address entry error: Check that the address identifies the home you actually rented.\n- Confusing submission with completion: Check whether head-of-household confirmation or a request for additional information is still pending.\n- Obtaining only a fixed date: Check that you have also taken possession of the home and registered your move.\n- Overlooking an existing mortgage: Registering your move does not change the priority of a right that already ranks ahead of yours.\n- Relying only on a special contract clause: An agreement not to create a security interest does not, by itself, prevent one from being registered.\n\nBefore paying the balance, check the property register for changes in rights. You can also discuss a special contract clause prohibiting the creation of a security interest until your right to assert the lease against third parties takes effect. Consider checking the register again after moving in. You can find points to check when signing a contract in the [Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s guide to jeonse contracts](https://www.korea.kr/multi/visualNewsView.do?newsId=148905628).\n\n## Moving before receiving the deposit for your previous home\n\nIf you have not received the deposit for your previous home, review how to preserve your rights before registering your move out. Possession and resident registration are also necessary to maintain the right to assert the lease against third parties. Check both the schedule for registering at your new home and the schedule for recovering the deposit on your previous home.\n\nIf the lease has ended but your deposit has not been returned, you can apply for a tenant’s leasehold registration order. To preserve your existing rights, check that the leasehold registration is complete before moving. Filing an application with the court does not, by itself, mean registration is complete.\n\n1. Check that the previous lease has actually ended.\n2. If the deposit has not been returned, consider applying for a tenant’s leasehold registration order.\n3. Check the property register to confirm that the leasehold registration is complete.\n4. Once you have confirmed that your rights are preserved, set dates for handing over the home and registering your move out.\n\nIf the tenant and all family members move their registered addresses away and then return, their former priority is not restored. The assessment may differ depending on whether family members continue to live there and maintain their resident registration. Check your specific moving plans against [Easy Law’s guide to tenant’s leasehold registration orders](https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=5\u0026cciNo=2\u0026cnpClsNo=1\u0026csmSeq=629\u0026popMenu=ov).","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve moved into a jeonse or monthly rental home, it is best to register your move on the day you move in. The right to assert the lease against third parties takes effect \u003cstrong\u003eat midnight on the day after\u003c/strong\u003e you have both taken possession of the home and registered your move. Delaying registration also delays the rights needed to protect your deposit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legal deadline and the time the right takes effect are based on Easy Law’s explanation dated September 15, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#why-register-your-move-on-moving-day\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"why-register-your-move-on-moving-day\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhy register your move on moving day\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you delay registering your move, you also delay the point at which you can assert your lease against a new owner. The right to assert a lease against third parties lets you assert it against people other than the party you contracted with. A common example is asserting an existing lease against a new landlord after the home is sold.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigning a contract or paying the deposit alone does not establish this right. You must take possession of the home and meet the resident registration requirement. Under the Housing Lease Protection Act, resident registration is considered complete when you register your move.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking possession means the home has been handed over so that you can control and use it. Moving in and living there is a common example. Do not assume that leaving some belongings in the home is enough to establish possession.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can check the requirements in Article 3 of the Housing Lease Protection Act. The time the right takes effect is also explained in \u003ca href=\"https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=2\u0026amp;cciNo=3\u0026amp;cnpClsNo=1\u0026amp;csmSeq=629\u0026amp;popMenu=ov\"\u003eEasy Law’s guide to asserting a lease against third parties\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#when-the-right-takes-effect-under-different-conditions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"when-the-right-takes-effect-under-different-conditions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhen the right takes effect under different conditions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe date is determined by whichever happens later: taking possession of the home or registering your move. The right does not yet take effect on the day you meet both requirements. Calculating the date based only on the contract start date can lead to a wrong conclusion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConditions met\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhen the right takes effect\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions met\"\u003eOnly the contract has been signed and the deposit paid\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"When the right takes effect\"\u003eCheck separately whether both requirements have been met\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions met\"\u003eMoved in but did not register the move\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"When the right takes effect\"\u003eGeneral requirements for obtaining the right are not met\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions met\"\u003eRegistered the move but did not take possession of the home\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"When the right takes effect\"\u003eGeneral requirements for obtaining the right are not met\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions met\"\u003eTook possession of the home and registered the move\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"When the right takes effect\"\u003eTakes effect at midnight on the day after both requirements are met\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Conditions met\"\u003eObtained only a fixed date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"When the right takes effect\"\u003eA fixed date alone does not establish the right\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, suppose you move in and register your move on the same day. If a mortgage is registered that day, your rights as a tenant may rank behind it. A mortgage is a right that secures a debt against the home.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is because of the gap before your right takes effect. Obtaining a fixed date in advance does not eliminate that gap. Actual priority must be assessed by considering existing rights and when each right took effect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-move-in-registration-and-a-fixed-date\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-move-in-registration-and-a-fixed-date\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing move-in registration and a fixed date\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistering your move and obtaining a fixed date play different roles in protecting your deposit. Registering your move fulfills the resident registration requirement for asserting the lease against third parties. A fixed date proves that the contract existed on a particular date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequired conditions or procedure\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain effect\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eRight to assert the lease against third parties\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required conditions or procedure\"\u003eTaking possession of the home and registering your move\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main effect\"\u003eAssert the lease terms against third parties\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eFixed date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required conditions or procedure\"\u003eA date assigned to the lease contract\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main effect\"\u003eProve the date on which the contract existed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003ePriority right to repayment based on a fixed date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Required conditions or procedure\"\u003eRequirements for asserting the lease against third parties and a fixed date on the contract\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main effect\"\u003eReceive repayment of the deposit ahead of lower-ranking rights holders and others in an auction or public sale\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA priority right to repayment does not guarantee recovery of the full deposit. The amount recovered depends on prior-ranking rights, the sale proceeds, and other factors. Priority repayment for tenants with small deposits is a separate system with its own requirements.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can obtain a fixed date at a community service center or another authorized location with the original contract. Do not assume that registering your move also gave you a fixed date. Check separately whether a fixed date has been assigned to the contract.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you submit the contract when reporting a residential lease, a fixed date may be assigned at the same time. In that case, check the fixed date number on the report certificate. Reporting the contract is different from registering your move after you actually relocate. You can check when the two procedures are linked in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.korea.kr/multi/visualNewsView.do?newsId=148888435\"\u003eMinistry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s guide to lease reporting\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#deadline-for-registering-your-move-and-consequences-of-not-doing-so\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"deadline-for-registering-your-move-and-consequences-of-not-doing-so\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDeadline for registering your move and consequences of not doing so\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must register your move \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 14 days\u003c/strong\u003e of moving to your new residence. If you miss the deadline without a valid reason, you may be subject to a fine of at most 50,000 won. This is the rule for the reporting obligation under the Resident Registration Act.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14-day period does not mean your deposit is protected during that time. Even if you register within the deadline, registering later delays the time your right takes effect. The fine and the priority of a tenant’s rights are separate matters. You can check the basis for the deadline and fine in \u003ca href=\"https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=4\u0026amp;cciNo=1\u0026amp;cnpClsNo=1\u0026amp;csmSeq=666\u0026amp;popMenu=ov\"\u003eEasy Law’s guide to move-in registration\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#how-to-register-through-government24-or-a-community-service-center\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"how-to-register-through-government24-or-a-community-service-center\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eHow to register through Government24 or a community service center\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can register your move through Government24 or at the community service center responsible for your new address. According to Government24, there is no fee. The stated processing time is 3 hours during business hours.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis processing time follows Government24’s guidance confirmed on December 9, 2025. Do not assume that submitting an online application means it has been processed immediately. If you apply on a weekend or outside business hours, check its status.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegistration method\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho can apply\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to prepare or check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Registration method\"\u003eGovernment24 online\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Who can apply\"\u003eThe applicant in person; online applications by a representative are not allowed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to prepare or check\"\u003eIdentity verification method, new address, and information about household members who are moving\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Registration method\"\u003eVisit a community service center\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Who can apply\"\u003eThe applicant or an eligible representative\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to prepare or check\"\u003eID, application form, and a letter of authorization if applicable\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Registration method\"\u003eRegistration by overseas Koreans or people staying abroad\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Who can apply\"\u003eVisit the responsible community service center\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What to prepare or check\"\u003eCheck with the responsible agency which documents are needed to verify identity and entry into Korea\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen visiting, prepare the IDs of both the person filing the report and the person moving in, as a general rule. There is an exception to the ID presentation requirement if the person moving in is the filer’s spouse or a direct blood relative. Check the documents needed for registration by a representative in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.kr/mw/AA020InfoCappView.do?CappBizCD=13100000016\"\u003eGovernment24 guide to move-in registration\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo register online, follow these steps.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for move-in registration on Government24 and verify your identity.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter your previous address, new address, and the people actually moving.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the household composition and detailed address, then submit the application.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf confirmation by the head of household is required, complete that step.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the result and the address recorded in the resident registration record.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGovernment24’s “How does the head of household confirm an online move-in registration?” gives this guidance:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the move-in registration is completed, you can check it under [View Resident Registration Record].\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head-of-household confirmation menu is under Civil Services \u0026gt; Fact/Authenticity Verification \u0026gt; Head of Household and Incoming Resident Confirmation. If your registration requires confirmation, you must complete that step as well. See the \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.kr/portal/faq/869?backBtnYn=N\"\u003eGovernment24 guide to head-of-household confirmation\u003c/a\u003e for detailed instructions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#common-mistakes-when-protecting-your-deposit\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"common-mistakes-when-protecting-your-deposit\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCommon mistakes when protecting your deposit\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking only whether you registered, while overlooking the address and existing rights, can cause problems with protection. For an apartment or other multi-unit residential building, compare the building and unit numbers with those on the property register. The unit number on the front door may differ from the one in official records.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress entry error: Check that the address identifies the home you actually rented.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfusing submission with completion: Check whether head-of-household confirmation or a request for additional information is still pending.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObtaining only a fixed date: Check that you have also taken possession of the home and registered your move.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlooking an existing mortgage: Registering your move does not change the priority of a right that already ranks ahead of yours.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelying only on a special contract clause: An agreement not to create a security interest does not, by itself, prevent one from being registered.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore paying the balance, check the property register for changes in rights. You can also discuss a special contract clause prohibiting the creation of a security interest until your right to assert the lease against third parties takes effect. Consider checking the register again after moving in. You can find points to check when signing a contract in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.korea.kr/multi/visualNewsView.do?newsId=148905628\"\u003eMinistry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s guide to jeonse contracts\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#moving-before-receiving-the-deposit-for-your-previous-home\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"moving-before-receiving-the-deposit-for-your-previous-home\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eMoving before receiving the deposit for your previous home\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have not received the deposit for your previous home, review how to preserve your rights before registering your move out. Possession and resident registration are also necessary to maintain the right to assert the lease against third parties. Check both the schedule for registering at your new home and the schedule for recovering the deposit on your previous home.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the lease has ended but your deposit has not been returned, you can apply for a tenant’s leasehold registration order. To preserve your existing rights, check that the leasehold registration is complete before moving. Filing an application with the court does not, by itself, mean registration is complete.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck that the previous lease has actually ended.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the deposit has not been returned, consider applying for a tenant’s leasehold registration order.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the property register to confirm that the leasehold registration is complete.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce you have confirmed that your rights are preserved, set dates for handing over the home and registering your move out.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the tenant and all family members move their registered addresses away and then return, their former priority is not restored. The assessment may differ depending on whether family members continue to live there and maintain their resident registration. Check your specific moving plans against \u003ca href=\"https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=5\u0026amp;cciNo=2\u0026amp;cnpClsNo=1\u0026amp;csmSeq=629\u0026amp;popMenu=ov\"\u003eEasy Law’s guide to tenant’s leasehold registration orders\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Property registry","Collateral mortgage","Housing lease","Jeonse and rent","Real Estate Contract"],"faqs":[{"question":"Do I need to file a move-in report if I rent on a monthly basis?","answer":"The requirement to file a move-in report also applies if you move into a monthly rental. Taking possession of the home and filing a move-in report are also necessary for a monthly tenant to gain the right to assert the lease against third parties."},{"question":"Does filing a move-in report immediately give me the right to assert my lease against third parties?","answer":"No, not immediately. The right takes effect at midnight on the day after you have both taken possession of the home and filed a move-in report."},{"question":"If I file within 14 days, will my deposit be protected?","answer":"The 14 days are the reporting deadline under the Resident Registration Act. Delaying the report also delays when your right to assert the lease against third parties takes effect. Rights established in the meantime may take priority."},{"question":"If I get a fixed date first, can I delay filing a move-in report?","answer":"A fixed date alone does not give you the right to assert your lease against third parties. The right to priority repayment based on a fixed date also requires you to take possession of the home and file a move-in report."},{"question":"What happens if a maximum-amount mortgage is registered on the same day I file a move-in report?","answer":"If you took possession of the home and filed a move-in report that day, your right to assert the lease against third parties takes effect the next day. The maximum-amount mortgage registered that day may therefore take priority. To determine the actual order of priority, you need to check the property registry and whether the tenant meets the requirements."},{"question":"Do I need a lease agreement to file a move-in report?","answer":"Government24 does not list a lease agreement as a required document for a standard move-in report. However, you need to prepare the agreement if you also want to obtain a fixed date. Check with your local community service center about any additional documents required in your case."},{"question":"Can a family member file a move-in report online for me?","answer":"Government24 does not allow someone else to file an online move-in report on your behalf. If you need someone to file for you, check who is eligible and what authorization documents are required, then visit a community service center."},{"question":"Does filing a move-in report automatically give me a fixed date?","answer":"Filing a move-in report alone does not automatically grant a fixed date. Reporting a residential lease agreement and submitting the agreement may be linked to the granting of a fixed date. Check the fixed-date number on the report certificate."},{"question":"If I submit it online over the weekend, does that mean it has been processed?","answer":"Submission alone does not mean processing is complete. Government24's stated processing time is based on business hours. Check the processing status and whether confirmation from the head of household is required."},{"question":"I haven't received my deposit back from my previous home. Can I change my registered address?","answer":"Losing possession or resident registration may jeopardize your existing rights. If the lease has ended, consider applying for a leasehold registration order. Before moving, you need to confirm that the registration has been completed, not just that you have applied."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do?lsId=001248","title":"National Law Information Center, Housing Lease Protection Act","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=2\u0026cciNo=3\u0026cnpClsNo=1\u0026csmSeq=629\u0026popMenu=ov","title":"Easy-to-Find Practical Legal Information, Acquiring the Right to Assert a Lease Against Third Parties and the Right to Priority Repayment","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=4\u0026cciNo=1\u0026cnpClsNo=1\u0026csmSeq=666\u0026popMenu=ov","title":"Easy-to-Find Practical Legal Information, Filing a Move-In Notification","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.gov.kr/mw/AA020InfoCappView.do?CappBizCD=13100000016","title":"Government24, Information and Application for a Move-In Notification","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.gov.kr/portal/faq/869?backBtnYn=N","title":"Government24, How the Head of Household Confirms an Online Move-In Notification","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.korea.kr/multi/visualNewsView.do?newsId=148888435","title":"Korea Policy Briefing, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Q\u0026A on the Housing Lease Reporting System","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.korea.kr/multi/visualNewsView.do?newsId=148905628","title":"Korea Policy Briefing, Jeonse Contract Checklist for Avoiding Jeonse Fraud","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.easylaw.go.kr/CSP/CnpClsMain.laf?ccfNo=5\u0026cciNo=2\u0026cnpClsNo=1\u0026csmSeq=629\u0026popMenu=ov","title":"Easy-to-Find Practical Legal Information, Applying for a Leasehold Registration Order","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1764,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjY5MjAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--8ab511ca348e0c881ecf53749a6d4bda79cac45a/ai-08ec2413.webp","is_representative":true,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"이삿짐 상자가 놓인 아파트 현관에서 열쇠를 돌리는 중년 남성, 창밖으로 붉은 단풍이 보인다.","caption":"대항력은 주택 인도와 전입신고를 모두 마친 다음 날 0시부터 발생합니다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A middle-aged man turns a key at an apartment door, with moving boxes inside and autumn foliage outside.","caption":"Deposit protection takes effect at midnight the day after both taking possession and registering the new address.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"引っ越しの箱が置かれた部屋の玄関で鍵を回す中年男性。窓の外には紅葉が見える。","caption":"賃借人の対抗力は、住宅の引渡しと転入届をともに済ませた翌日の午前0時から生じます。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre de mediana edad gira la llave de un apartamento con cajas de mudanza dentro y árboles otoñales al fondo.","caption":"La protección del depósito comienza a medianoche del día siguiente a la entrega de la vivienda y el registro del nuevo domicilio.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria paruh baya memutar kunci pintu apartemen; 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