Living at a Friend's Place
When you stay at a friend's place, check the residence registration, the landlord's consent, the rules on subletting and cohabitation, and mail-receipt issues against the standards of the relevant authorities.
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When you stay at a friend's place, check the residence registration, the landlord's consent, the rules on subletting and cohabitation, and mail-receipt issues against the standards of the relevant authorities.
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Task
Housing contract
Visa
All visas
Program
General
Region
Nationwide
What is it?
Staying at the home of a friend or acquaintance can carry different rights and obligations depending on whether it counts as lodging, cohabitation, subletting, or a lease. If you take residence registration, mail receipt, deposit payment, and move-out issues lightly, disputes can arise.
What to check
- Check whether the lease agreement allows cohabitants, subletting, or additional occupants.
- Check whether the landlord's or the management office's consent is required.
- Check the documents needed for residence registration with HiKorea (하이코리아)/1345 or the immigration office with jurisdiction.
- If you pay a deposit or monthly rent to your friend, put the amount, period, and refund conditions in writing.
- Distinguish the scope of responsibility among the landlord, your friend, and yourself.
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