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For those considering changing the name on your rental contract or switching to two-person occupancy following marriage or registration. We explain the necessary steps from notifying the management company to updating the contract and relocating your resident registration.
When a resident of a rental property passes away, this guide explains step-by-step what surviving family members and heirs must do. A practical guide covering contract termination, security deposit recovery, and the handling of abandoned property.
This guide explains what home inspections (building condition surveys) are and how to choose rental properties with housing performance evaluation certificates. Learn how to objectively understand a building's safety and condition to prevent troubles after moving in.
When you've submitted a rental application or received the written disclosure of important information and start having second thoughts, how far can you actually cancel? This guide explains the scope of cooling-off rights, the correct procedures for application withdrawal, and when cancellation fees and penalties apply—all from a legal perspective in easy-to-understand terms.
If you're renting a sublease property, unexpected troubles can arise when the contract relationship between the property owner and management company changes. This guide explains how sublease agreements work, their potential impact on tenants, and how to handle problems if they occur.
The timing and method of notifying your landlord about moving out significantly affect your risk of paying double rent and incurring penalty charges. This guide explains everything from how notice periods work to how to properly write your notification letter, and walks you through the entire move-out process including final inspections and settlement.
Learn how employment changes, job transitions, and permanent residence approvals affect your rental contract, guarantor company, and address registration. This guide covers notification requirements, re-screening risks, and eviction procedures—everything foreign residents need to know.
Even if a rental property owner passes away, the rental lease agreement is automatically transferred to the heirs and the tenant's rights are protected. This guide explains how to handle changes to rent payment destinations, deposit procedures when multiple heirs exist, and how to respond to requests for contract modifications from the new owner.
A practical guide to end-of-life planning that elderly renters should prepare while still healthy. This article covers post-death lease management, handling abandoned belongings, post-death affairs delegation agreements, and monitoring services to prevent lonely deaths.
Essential reading for those wanting to use rental properties for side businesses or startups. This guide covers prohibited business use clauses in rental agreements, corporate registration address issues, zoning restrictions, and practical rent expense allocation.
Since the Housing Accommodation Business Law took effect, over 70% of rental properties prohibit short-term rentals. This guide thoroughly explains the real risks of eviction and liability claims from contract violations, and the conditions for legally operating short-term rentals.
For those unsure why their apartment application was rejected, we explain the main reasons for rejection (credit history, income, personal attributes, and past payment defaults), and summarize solutions tailored to your situation—from retrying to changing properties or using alternative housing.
