Quick answer

Use this lesson when you need Korean for apartment move-in checklist. Start with "입주" and check the meaning before you act.

Key words

• 입주 – move-in
  Used for move-in date and process.
• 하자 – defect
  Use when checking apartment condition.
• 수리 요청 – repair request
  Use when something needs fixing.
• 계량기 – meter
  Check electricity, gas, or water readings.
• 열쇠 – key
  Used for handover and access.
• 입주일 – move-in date
  The date you are allowed to move in.
• 입주 점검 – move-in inspection
  Checking the apartment before or during move-in.
• 하자 확인 – defect check
  Checking defects before accepting the unit.
• 사진 기록 – photo record
  Photos used as proof of apartment condition.
• 관리사무소 – management office
  The office that handles apartment building requests.
• 수도계량기 – water meter
  Check the water meter reading.
• 전기계량기 – electric meter
  Check the electricity meter reading.

Useful phrases

• 입주 점검을 하고 싶어요. – I would like to do a move-in inspection.
• 하자를 사진으로 기록해도 되나요? – Can I record the defects with photos?
• 수도계량기와 전기계량기를 확인해 주세요. – Please check the water and electric meters.
• 도어락 비밀번호를 변경할 수 있나요? – Can I change the door lock password?
• 인터넷 설치와 주차 등록은 어디서 하나요? – Where do I arrange internet installation and parking registration?

Example dialogue

A: 입주 전에 하자를 확인하고 싶어요. – I would like to check defects before moving in.

B: 사진 기록을 남기고 관리사무소에 알려 주세요. – Please keep photo records and tell the management office.

A: 계량기 숫자도 확인해야 하나요? – Should I also check the meter readings?

B: 네, 수도계량기와 전기계량기를 먼저 확인해 주세요. – Yes, please check the water and electric meters first.

Common mistake

Do not move in without recording defects, meter readings, door lock settings, gas valve status, management office contact, elevator reservation, parking registration, recycling rules, internet installation, and key handover details.

Self-check

Which Korean word should you recognize first for real estate?

1. 입주
2. 하자
3. 수리 요청
4. 잘 모르겠어요

Answer: 입주

Practice path

Situation path: Korean words for apartment move-in checklists

Practice these words in the BSKorean app: article-post-31449

This lesson teaches vocabulary and reading cues. It does not replace bank, legal, medical, or government instructions.