The client’s problem
A tenant demanded both repayment of the deposit and late-payment damages. Whether the premises had been handed back was a key issue.
Our work
Kim & Hyun represented the landlords, addressing the relationship between handover and repayment.
The confirmed outcome
The court ordered repayment concurrently with delivery of the premises and rejected the late-payment damages claim.
Outcomes depend on the facts and evidence of each matter.
If this resembles your situation, start with these records
- The lease and termination notice
- Records of handover and return of keys
- Deposit repayment requests and replies
Review your obligations and response when a tenancy ends.