A foreign student showed me their rental contract and asked. "Everything is in the standard contract, so what are these sentences written below?" Those are called 'special terms.' ## On the day you sign the contract Special terms are a section where you write down agreements that aren't in the standard contract. Sentences like "The landlord will redo the wallpaper and flooring before move-in" and "The tenant will clean the air conditioner when moving out" go there. In Korea, homes often come with things like an air conditioner from the start, and the condition differs from home to home. So the standard clauses alone can't decide who does what. ## During the tenancy When the boiler or air conditioner breaks down, who will fix it often becomes a point of dispute. If you write in the special terms something like "minor repairs by the tenant, major repairs by the landlord," there will be fewer disputes. A promise made only by word of mouth easily turns into "I never said that" later. ## Move-out day When you move out, there is "restoration to original condition," which means returning the home to how it was at the start. But people have different ideas about where restoration to original condition ends. Wear from living there a long time can be seen differently from graffiti or big scratches. If the scope is written in the special terms of the contract, you won't have to argue about how much is deducted from your deposit. There's something you can do right away. Before signing the contract, take photos and videos of the home, and read the special terms slowly. If there's anything you don't understand, be sure to ask the licensed real estate agent before you sign. Rules can change, so if you're worried, check with your local community center.