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Columns about Safety & Disaster Prevention
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A comprehensive guide to seismic performance—often overlooked when choosing rental properties in Japan. From understanding the differences between old and new seismic standards and how to read seismic ratings, to identifying pitfalls in new construction, using hazard maps effectively, and implementing practical furniture-securing methods—a complete guide to evaluating properties with safety as your priority.
When away from your rental apartment for weeks or longer due to travel or family visits, discover practical strategies to prevent security risks and equipment problems that can lurk in a vacant home.
When a parent is diagnosed with dementia, what should a family in rental housing do? From the long-term care assessment application process, through decisions about whether to continue renting or relocate, and covering contract representation and the adult guardianship system, we outline the essential knowledge families need to know.
Entry doors in rental apartments are common sources of hallway noise and potential security vulnerabilities. This guide explains soundproofing and security measures you can take while following restoration requirements, along with key points to discuss with your management company.
When temperatures drop below freezing, water pipes can freeze and burst, potentially leading to serious problems such as water shutoffs and floor flooding. This guide explains in detail the freezing risks in rental housing, prevention strategies, how to handle emergencies, and considerations about cost responsibility.
This guide explains your obligations regarding fire alarm installation in rental housing, the rules for cost division, how to handle dead batteries and malfunctions, and what to do when false alarms occur.
This guide explains in detail how to prepare for natural disasters such as typhoons, heavy snow, and torrential rain in rental housing, including emergency procedures, how to contact your management company, and how to use insurance effectively.
Power outages, appliance damage, and fires from lightning strikes are very real risks in rental apartments. This guide covers practical strategies: how to choose surge-protection devices, what to do during thunderstorms, and how to notify your landlord and insurance company when damage occurs.
This article explains the security features often overlooked when selecting a rental property. We cover key items to check during viewings—auto-locks, security cameras, door lock types—and outline security enhancement measures you can implement after moving in.
Blackouts and water outages are emergency situations that can happen to anyone. This guide systematically explains the procedures for contacting your management company, emergency measures, and practical living strategies until utilities are restored.
The 'New Seismic Standard' enacted in June 1981 (Showa 56) is a critical benchmark for assessing rental property safety. This guide explores the differences from the old seismic standard, how to evaluate earthquake resistance beyond building age alone, and what to check when reviewing seismic diagnostics and renovations—explained in detail by rental real estate specialists.
You can sometimes add smart locks and video doorbells to rental properties. This article explains how to get landlord permission, what it means for restoration to original condition, and how to choose the right products.
