Looking for a Room in Songpa-gu for Single-Person Households?... Songpa-gu Residential Safety Manager to Assist

'One-Person Household Jeonse and Monthly Rent Secure Contract Assistance Service'... Great Help on Site
261 Cases Provided Last Year, 30% Increase from Previous Year, Most Consultations on Contracts
Songpa-gu to Continue Operation This Year... From Free Consultations to On-Site Inspections and Contract Accompaniment

“Thanks to the manager, I was able to successfully negotiate the jeonse deposit and even sign up for guarantee insurance, completing the contract smoothly.”

A, a single-person household in their 20s, had to sign a jeonse contract for the same house twice earlier this year due to the landlord’s fault. The reason was that the jeonse deposit exceeded 150% of the official housing price, causing the rental business application to be rejected. Feeling anxious about this first-time experience, Mr. Kim turned to the Songpa District Office. After three consultations with the Housing Safety Manager, the deposit was adjusted downward to an appropriate level, and guarantee insurance was carefully arranged, allowing the contract renewal to be completed safely.

Songpa District (Mayor Seo Gang-seok) announced on the 25th that the ‘Single-Person Household Jeonse and Monthly Rent Safe Contract Assistance Service’ continues this year as it provides practical help to young people.

The ‘Single-Person Household Jeonse and Monthly Rent Safe Contract Assistance Service’ (hereafter referred to as the Service) targets single-person households and those planning to become single-person households, such as young adults new to society and seniors who are vulnerable to real estate information.

The project offers free services including ▲policy guidance ▲contract consultation ▲housing search ▲contract accompaniment. Licensed real estate agents familiar with local conditions act as Housing Safety Managers to assist with difficulties during the contract process.

Recently, due to a surge in anxiety caused by real estate-related incidents such as ‘jeonse fraud,’ 261 cases of the service were provided last year alone. Among these, contract consultations were the most frequent at 130 cases, followed by housing searches with 58 cases, and policy guidance with 54 cases.

In fact, B, in their 30s and preparing for marriage, received great help during the newlywed home contract process. Since the new home was the first occupancy of an unregistered building, there were many concerns, but the Songpa District Housing Safety Manager accompanied them to review pre-contract checks, special clauses, and assisted with drafting the jeonse contract.

Housing Safety Manager Yoon (in their 60s) explained, “Many request consultations due to anxiety from lack of contract experience, so I focus on helping them feel reassured above all else. I don’t limit it to one or two consultations but devote as much time as needed until a solution is found.”

To apply for consultation, contact the Songpa District Office Real Estate Information Division by phone or visit the Seoul Single-Person Household Portal. For smooth consultation, it is recommended to make a reservation at least 3 to 4 days in advance. Consultations are held every Monday and Thursday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM, but additional consultations are possible after scheduling with the Housing Safety Manager.

Additionally, the district operates a ‘Safe Jeonse and Monthly Rent Information’ bulletin board on the district office website, allowing anyone to check various contract-related information in one place. This includes inspection points for jeonse and monthly rent contracts, announcements of new projects by various institutions, and government policies.

Seo Gang-seok, Mayor of Songpa District, stated, “The Safe Jeonse and Monthly Rent Contract Service provides practical help to residents vulnerable to real estate information. We will also actively support residents so they do not face difficulties in signing rental contracts by providing policy information and cracking down on illegal brokerage activities.”

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