Gyeonggi Province Operates Free Consultation Center for Condominium Building Disputes

Gyeonggi Province is launching a free consultation service for the first time nationwide to help residents resolve conflicts arising from management issues with ‘condominium buildings,’ such as shopping centers and small multi-unit residences with multiple owners.

According to Gyeonggi Province, specialist lawyers in condominium building affairs recommended by the Gyeonggi Central Bar Association will conduct public inquiry consultations from 2 p.m. for two hours starting March 3rd on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office.

According to the province, under the ‘Act on the Ownership and Management of Condominium Buildings,’ administrative authority does not rest with government agencies for condominium buildings; instead, private autonomy is the guiding principle. As a result, disputes among managers, owners, and tenants continue to increase, but due to wide disagreements between disputing parties, consensus is rarely reached.

Anyone wishing to receive consultation can use the service free of charge by applying in advance through phone (031-8008-3476) or by visiting in person.

Participating lawyers include Attorney Yeon-gi Kim of Law Firm Sane, Attorney Young-gi Kim of Law Firm Dasan, Attorney Myung-geun Lee of Lee & Lee Law Office, Attorney Jong-sang Lee of Jay In Law Office, and Attorney Jong-hun Lee of Japy Law Office.