Leasing & Deposits
What Is Jeonipsingo (전입신고) — move-in report?
Definition
Registering your new address at the local office on move-in, a key step to protect your deposit.
Jeonipsingo (전입신고) is the resident move-in registration you file with the local 동/구 office (or online) when you move into a rental. Together with 확정일자, it establishes your tenancy on the public record.
Why it matters
Completing 전입신고 and 확정일자 promptly gives your deposit legal priority (대항력 + 우선변제권) if the property is later auctioned or the landlord defaults — the single most important thing a renter can do to protect a large deposit.