Gap Investment Empty House Jeonse Fraud, Establishment of Fraud Charges

Case Details: At the time of signing the lease agreement, when the client inquired about obtaining a security deposit insurance policy, the landlord informed them that the property exceeded the rental rate limit, making it ineligible for such insurance. Noticing the client’s anxiety, the landlord couple reassured them that since they operated a substantial real estate business, there would be no issues with the return of the deposit.

Before the lease term expired, the client notified the landlord of their intent to terminate the contract early. However, the landlords proposed to extend the lease and offered to cover the interest on the security loan. The client accepted this proposal and extended the contract, but soon after, the landlord couple became unreachable.

Decent's Strategy: Through Decent Law Firm's relentless investigation and the evidence uncovered as a result, the elements constituting the offense of fraud, including deception directed at the client, were recognized. With Decent's assistance, it was revealed that the landlord couple had misled the client into signing the contract by falsely claiming that the property was without issues, all while lacking the ability to repay the security deposit.

Outcome: "Fraud Conviction"

The landlord, who engaged in rental business through "no capital gap investments" while leasing properties with little to no actual asset value, was ultimately found guilty of fraud.

This was a result of operating properties classified as "empty houses" in a circular manner and failing to return the security deposits to tenants.

#Jeonse Fraud # Empty House (Canister Housing) # Lease Agreement # Security Deposit Refund # Fraud Charges

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