There are a few things to keep in mind if you want to know about the landlord's unpaid taxes as a tenant.
- You need to look at both 'national taxes' and 'local taxes'. You can check national taxes at the tax office and local taxes at the local government office.
- Before signing a contract with the landlord, you need to obtain their consent. However, once you sign a lease agreement, you can check the landlord's unpaid taxes without their consent. However, the deposit must be over 10 million won.
- You can apply for a tax arrears search until the start of the lease period. Therefore, you should remember that you cannot apply for a tax arrears search once the lease period has begun.
- As it is almost impossible for a tenant to check the landlord's unpaid taxes before signing a real estate lease agreement, it is necessary to demand that the lease agreement contain a special provision stating that the contract will be terminated if the landlord's arrears are confirmed.
- It is also advisable to insert a special provision regarding the return of the contract deposit or advance payment if the contract is terminated due to the confirmation of the landlord's arrears. In the next posting, we will investigate the amount that can be returned.
Download the following tax arrears search form to apply for an "unpaid national tax (or arrears of national tax)" search for the landlord.
Download the following tax arrears search form to apply for an "unpaid local tax (or arrears of local tax)" search for the landlord.
If you bring the above application form, a real estate contract, and your own ID card and apply for a visit, you can view the landlord's tax status on a computer screen.
You need to visit the tax office to check national taxes and the local government office to check local taxes.
Please note that there is no separate document issued. Also, please remember that the landlord will be notified if you view their tax payment status without their consent.
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