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Columns about Safety & Disaster Prevention
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Learn the emergency procedures when a water leak or burst pipe occurs in a rental apartment. We explain in detail the immediate emergency measures upon discovery, how to report to the management company, how to approach cost allocation, and emergency contact information for nights and holidays.
A comprehensive guide to disaster preparedness measures you can implement even in rental homes. Covering how to read hazard maps, confirm evacuation routes, prepare emergency evacuation kits, and understand furniture anchoring options—a practical disaster prevention guide for foreign residents and all renters.
Is earthquake insurance necessary for rental apartments? This guide explains how to obtain a disaster certificate, the steps for filing insurance claims, and how earthquake insurance differs from fire insurance—with real-world cost-benefit simulations included.
When moving into a rental property, management companies often require you to purchase their designated insurance. This guide explains whether you can decline this requirement, how to choose a cheaper alternative insurance, and what minimum coverage you need.
While security cameras are increasingly installed in common areas, building entrances, and parking lots, their recording scope and data management are regulated under privacy law. This article explains the installation standards and key points foreign residents should know to ensure their safety while protecting their rights.
When rental housing is damaged by earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and other disasters, this guide explains the complete process from obtaining a disaster certificate to filing fire and earthquake insurance claims and applying for government assistance—from a practical perspective that foreign residents can understand.
Coverage scope of earthquake insurance, actual payout examples from major past earthquakes, regional insurance rate differences, and cases where you should—or shouldn't—get coverage, explained with foreign residents' actual living situations in mind.
A comprehensive guide to the differences in coverage between fire insurance, earthquake insurance, and contents insurance required in rental contracts, the importance of liability insurance, and key points for verifying English-language policy documents that foreign residents often overlook.
A complete comparison of cost ranges, effectiveness by product type, and restoration risks when securing furniture for earthquake safety in rental apartments. Real estate experts explain the costs of different methods—L-brackets, tension rods, isolation pads—and their impact at move-out.
A comparison of auxiliary locks (crescent lock reinforcement) and security film types, prices, and installation methods for window security in rental housing. Including impacts on restoration to original condition, real estate experts explain window security enhancement strategies available to rental tenants.
A clear explanation of fire and home contents insurance coverage required for rental housing. We'll detail the differences from landlord-specified insurance, the benefits of choosing your own policy, the necessity of riders for water damage, theft, and tenant liability coverage, and expert tips on keeping premiums affordable.
Comprehensive guide to earthquake preparedness you can implement in rental apartments. Real estate experts explain how to choose and install furniture-securing products, what to pack in emergency kits, how to confirm evacuation routes, and rental-specific precautions (such as non-damaging wall installation methods).
