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Housing Lease Dispute Mediation Committee (주택임대차분쟁조정위원회): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Deposit and monthly rent disputes mediated by 30 committees nationwide

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Any landlord or tenant can apply. Operating in 30 regions nationwide: 18 branches of the Korea Legal Aid Corporation, 2 LH locations (Chungbuk and Jeju) and 10 Korea Real Estate Board offices. A way to resolve disputes before going to court.
Who is eligible: Parties to a housing lease dispute (landlord or tenant)
When to apply: Year-round when a dispute arises
How to apply: Apply in person, by mail or online to the committee with jurisdiction; MyHome guidance 1600-1004
Important notes: Act promptly after the dispute arises (check the statute of limitations, etc. separately)
Note: If mediation is accepted, it has the effect of an agreement; if it fails, it goes to litigation. Ask the committee about costs and processing time.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Housing Lease Dispute Mediation Committee (주택임대차분쟁조정위원회): who can receive it?

Parties to a housing lease dispute (landlord or tenant)

Housing Lease Dispute Mediation Committee (주택임대차분쟁조정위원회): how do I apply?

Apply in person, by mail or online to the committee with jurisdiction; MyHome guidance 1600-1004

Housing Lease Dispute Mediation Committee (주택임대차분쟁조정위원회): how much will I receive?

Any landlord or tenant can apply. Operating in 30 regions nationwide: 18 branches of the Korea Legal Aid Corporation, 2 LH locations (Chungbuk and Jeju) and 10 Korea Real Estate Board offices. A way to resolve disputes before going to court.

Housing Lease Dispute Mediation Committee (주택임대차분쟁조정위원회): when can I apply?

Year-round when a dispute arises