韓國商業租賃保護法：10年續約權、權利金與租金上限指南
韓國商業租賃保護法保障租戶10年續約權、權利金保護和年5%租金漲幅上限。
韓國商業租賃保護法：10年續約權、權利金與租金上限指南
韓國商業租賃保護法保障租戶10年續約權、權利金保護和年5%租金漲幅上限。
Key Protections
| Protection | Details |
|---|---|
| Lease renewal right | Up to 10 years total from original lease |
| Key money protection | Landlord liable if blocking tenant's key money recovery |
| Rent increase cap | Maximum 5% per year |
| Fixed date certification | Priority repayment from tax office |
| Opposing power | Business registration + possession survives ownership changes |
10-Year Lease Renewal Right
Tenants can demand renewal for up to 10 years from the original lease date. Landlords can only refuse in limited cases: 3+ rent defaults, unauthorized subletting, building destruction, genuine personal use need, or material breach.
Renewal requests must be made 6 months to 1 month before lease expiry.
Key Money (권리금) Protection
Key money compensates for business value — equipment, customer base, location premium.
| Type | Covers |
|---|---|
| Facility key money | Interior, equipment, fixtures |
| Business key money | Customer base, revenue, goodwill |
| Location key money | Foot traffic, area premium |
Landlords cannot obstruct recovery by refusing successor contracts without cause, imposing unreasonable conditions, or contracting with third parties while ignoring the tenant's successor. Violations result in liability for the full key money amount.
Rent Cap: Maximum 5% Per Year
| Situation | Cap Applies? |
|---|---|
| Lease renewal | Yes — 5% cap |
| Initial contract | No — free negotiation |
| After 10 years | No — free negotiation |
| Tacit renewal | Yes — existing terms maintained |
Common Disputes
| Dispute | Response |
|---|---|
| Renewal refusal | Demand proof of genuine personal use intent |
| Key money obstruction | Sue for damages equal to key money |
| Excessive rent increase | File for mediation |
| Deposit non-return | Lease registration order + lawsuit |
Sharing Lease Terms Securely
Commercial lease negotiations involve sensitive numbers — rent, key money, special conditions. Sending these via LINE group chat risks exposure.
Use LOCK.PUB to create a password-protected memo with key contract terms. Set an expiration time and share the link. Send the password separately via phone call.
- Only authorized parties can view
- Auto-deletes after expiration
- Minimizes leak risk
Summary
Korea's Commercial Lease Protection Act provides strong tenant safeguards:
- 10-year renewal right for business continuity
- Key money protection for fair compensation
- 5% rent cap for predictable costs
- Secure document management — use LOCK.PUB for sensitive lease terms