Even if your lease expires, your right to stay may still continue.
I see many foreigner tenants assume that if the lease expires, the tenant automatically has to move out.
But under Korean housing lease law, that’s not always true.
There’s a concept called implied renewal(묵시적 갱신).
Generally, if a landlord wants to end the lease or change the terms, notice must be given within a specific legal window before the lease ends.
Usually, that means:
Not earlier than 6 months before the end date, and not later than 2 months before the end date.
If proper notice isn’t given, the lease may automatically continue under the law with the same terms as the original lease.
That means:
No new contract.
No new signature.
But your tenancy may continue.
Before agreeing to move out, don’t forget to check (1) whether your landlord actually notified you of lease expiration and
(2) whether it was within the legal deadline.
A small timing difference can completely change your rights.
If your lease in Korea is ending soon, check the timeline before making a decision 🇰🇷⚖️
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