Does landlord have repair duty?
How the answer differs across 2 jurisdictions
South KoreaFull article The Short Answer
In South Korea, tenants can request repairs in writing, withhold rent up to the repair cost, or terminate the lease if the landlord fails to fix serious defects within a reasonable time.
30 days
Notice period
1/10 rent
Max withhold
Article 615
Civil Act
Article 10
Lease Act
JapanFull article The Short Answer
In Japan, the landlord generally bears the obligation to repair the leased property unless damage is caused by the tenant’s intentional act or negligence.
Civil Code
Governing law
s. 606
Repair obligation
s. 607
Tenant liability
10 years
Statute of limitations
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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: June 2026.