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No loud noise at night
Keep quiet especially from 10pm to morning. Loud music, stomping, and shouting are the most common cause of neighbor complaints and disputes.
Renting in Korea — the basics
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After you sign & move-in rules
What to do after signing, and the rules to keep after moving in.
Record move-in / move-out photos
Keep before/after photo evidence for deposit disputes
After you sign — do these
After moving in — house rules
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No parties or extra overnight guests
Parties, and letting people who aren't on the lease live or sleep over regularly, are not allowed. In a one-room, sound carries straight to neighbors.
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Recycling & pay-as-you-throw bags
General trash must go in the paid 종량제 bag; separate cans, bottles, plastic and paper for recycling. Ignoring the set day/place can bring a fine.
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Keep shared spaces clean
Don't leave shoes, trash or bikes in hallways, stairs or the entrance. Shared spaces are for everyone and are fire/safety exits.
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Check smoking & pet rules
Indoor smoking causes serious smell/fire disputes. For pets, always confirm whether they're allowed in your contract and the building rules.
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⚠️ Repeated violations can end your lease
If problem behavior (noise, parties, trash…) keeps happening, the landlord can terminate the lease and ask you to move out — and losses may be deducted from your deposit. Please be a respectful neighbor.
General guidance for tenants, not legal advice.