Hong Seung-kwon Column | When a Water Leak Requires Repairs, Can the Tenant Decide the Repair Method? (Part 18)
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This article from Korea IT Times discusses a legal case in which a tenant refused to allow a landlord to replace a hot-water pipe, arguing that a partial repair would be sufficient. The article examines whether a tenant has the right to demand only partial repairs, focusing on Articles 624 and 625 of the Civil Act. Article 624 states that a lessor may perform necessary preservation acts, and the lessee may not refuse them.
The landlord, who bears the cost, has the right to decide which repair method should be used, and technical decisions should be based on the opinion of a qualified contractor or specialist.
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