Your move-in date changed after a delayed job transfer—what should you do about your booked short-term rental?
You’ve booked a short-term rental on plott LIFE, but a delayed job transfer or move has thrown off your move-in date.
Canceling could mean a penalty, but keeping the booking might leave you paying for days you can’t use.
"I only need to push my move-in date back a week. Do I have to cancel?"
"What if my plans change on the morning of move-in?"
Based on plott LIFE's official guidance as of November 12, 2026, here’s when you can change your dates before move-in and what you can get back if you can’t.
This guide is for
① Anyone who wants to move the move-in date for a booked short-term rental
Your job transfer, trip, move, or renovation has been delayed, and you only need to change the date.
② Anyone considering canceling because their plans have changed significantly
You want to know the refund amount if a date change isn’t possible.
Changing your move-in date: when is it allowed?
Can I change my short-term rental move-in date?
Yes. You can move your move-in date within the same contract period if your host agrees.
There’s no extra charge or partial refund.
Changes aren’t allowed on move-in day, so ask your host beforehand.
Source: plott LIFE FAQ > Contracts and payments (checked November 12, 2026; guidance may change)
What if I want to change the contract period?
A date change only moves the dates within the same period. If the contract length (number of weeks) changes, you’ll need to cancel the current contract and book and pay for a new one.
For example, changing a 4-week stay to 3 or 5 weeks.
Cancellation refund rates apply, so first check how many days remain before move-in.
Source: plott LIFE FAQ > Contracts and payments, Hosting and management (checked November 12, 2026)
How much will I get back if I cancel close to move-in?
Cancel 15 or more days before move-in for a full refund of rent and fees. The refund rate drops as move-in gets closer.
When you cancel (before move-in) | Rent refunded | Fee refunded |
|---|---|---|
15+ days before move-in | 100% | 100% |
14–8 days before move-in | 80% | 80% |
7–1 days before move-in | 60% | 60% |
On move-in day | No refund | No refund |
For contracts of 4 weeks or longer, these rates are based on 4 weeks’ rent and fees.
Refunds are processed as a partial cancellation to the card you paid with. Depending on your card issuer, it may take up to 7 days to appear.
For example, if 4 weeks’ rent is ₩1,200,000 (for illustration), canceling 10 days before move-in gets you 80%, or ₩960,000, back. Canceling 3 days before move-in gets you 60%, or ₩720,000, back.
Fees are refunded at the same rate.
To minimize your loss, first see if a date change will work. Consider canceling only if it won’t.
Source: plott LIFE FAQ > Contracts and payments (checked November 12, 2026; contract terms may change)
Can you change dates before move-in on 33m2?
Yes. 33m2 allows date changes at no extra cost before move-in.
The process is similar on both platforms. The main difference is how cancellation refunds are set.
33m2 says refund rules and penalty rates vary by room, so the amount you get back can differ even if you cancel on the same day.
If your plans change | 33m2 | plott LIFE |
|---|---|---|
Change dates before move-in | Allowed (same total contract period, no extra cost) | Allowed within the same period with host approval; no extra charge or partial refund |
On or after move-in day | Early move-out instead of cancellation; no refund for remaining rent | No date changes; early move-out is allowed, but remaining rent isn’t refunded |
Cancel before move-in | Refund rules vary by room | 100% 15+ days before move-in; 80% 14–8 days before; 60% 7–1 days before; no refund on move-in day |
If your plans might change, it’s easier to decide when you know the cancellation refund rules before booking.
Source: 33m2 official guide, “What if my contract dates change?” (as of November 6, 2026); plott LIFE FAQ (checked November 12, 2026; terms may change)