"Even if the President Comes, No Discounts"..Customers Caught in Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Police: "No Remedy Because It Is Private Property"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Eunha] A customer's story about a cracked back from stress due to conflicts between a building owner and a tenant has become a hot topic.

On the online community BobaeDream on the 19th, a story along with photos was posted about a customer who parked at a restaurant located in Masan, Gyeongnam, but was unable to move their car due to the building owner's 'gapjil' (abuse of power). The building owner, in retaliation against the tenant involved in a dispute, blocked the customer's car at the tenant-operated restaurant with construction materials.

Photo by BobaeDream

The author, Mr. A, revealed the story he experienced at the time along with photos, saying, "Even though the police came, I still cannot move my car. What should I do? Please help."

Mr. A, who went to a barbecue restaurant with his family, parked his car around the restaurant instead of the parking lot following the restaurant owner's guidance. While eating meat, he received a call from an unknown number asking him to move his car, but he continued his meal because the restaurant owner said it was okay to park there. However, as the calls continued, arguments ensued. Mr. A said, "The other party demanded, 'Move your car because this is my land,' and later sent a message saying, 'Even if the president comes, you won't be able to move your car.'"

The person who contacted Mr. A was the building owner of the building where the barbecue restaurant is leased. He is engaged in a legal dispute with the restaurant owner.

The building owner and his wife threatened Mr. A and his party by moving their two cars forward and backward. Not only was a 31-month-old child almost hit by a car, but a companion was actually struck. Afterwards, they said, "I don't care," left the blocked car, and went into the first-floor store, leading Mr. A to call the police.

However, despite the police's arrival, the building owner was obstinate. Later, the building owner surrounded Mr. A's car with construction materials, and the police stated, "Since that spot is indeed the building owner's land, there is no legal basis to forcibly move the car."

Mr. A expressed his frustration, saying, "According to the barbecue restaurant owner, this has happened more than once. I have already filed complaints for special injury and property damage. I thought everything would be resolved once the police came, but that was not the case. Even when I offered to pay parking fees, they acted like that."