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This article explains the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's guidelines on restoration to original condition and their current practical interpretation. We've compiled the essential knowledge to avoid unfair charges when moving out, along with preparations you should make before move-in day.
Complete guide to handling and preventing cockroaches and pests in rental apartments. Detailed explanations cover pre-move-in inspection points, DIY extermination methods, when to consult with your building management, and cost responsibilities at move-out.
When you've missed the required notice period (typically 1–2 months before moving out) or forgotten to submit notice altogether, this guide explains the financial risks that may arise and strategies to minimize your losses through negotiation with property management.
Robot vacuums like Roomba work fine in rental apartments, but improper use can scratch hardwood floors and lead to costly disputes when you move out. This guide explains safe usage methods, how to choose floor protection items, and documentation strategies to protect yourself at move-out.
Troubled by door-to-door sales and solicitation calls at your rental property? This guide systematically explains your legal rights, effective ways to refuse, steps for consulting with your management company, and how to use autolock systems—all practical measures rental residents can implement.
When living in a rental property suffering from "management failures"—where property management companies or owners neglect repairs or fail to maintain common areas and equipment—what legal rights do tenants have? This guide explains specific action steps and resources for assistance.
When someone recuperating from illness or living with a disability receives home medical care or visiting nurse services in a rental apartment, there are important points to confirm with the property management company beforehand regarding medical staff visits and equipment installation. This article explains the practical steps for starting home care smoothly.
When doing DIY in a rental property, you need permission from the management company. This article explains the legal risks of unauthorized modifications, the scope of restoration obligations, and cost responsibility rules. Learn the right knowledge to avoid unexpected charges at move-out.
A guide to documenting your rental unit's condition during move-in and throughout your tenancy to prevent move-out disputes. Learn smartphone photography techniques, metadata preservation tips, cloud storage recommendations, and a detailed checklist of areas to record.
A guide to handling rental properties damaged by typhoons or heavy rain. Learn how to report water leaks, broken windows, flooding and other damage, how to file fire insurance (household contents insurance) claims and verify coverage, and how to negotiate cost-sharing arrangements with your landlord and property management company.
Explains the market rates, breakdown, and validity of move-out cleaning fees. This expert guide covers the legal standing of "tenant bears cleaning costs" clauses, typical cost ranges by room size, and key checkpoints to prevent inflated billing.
When you lose your keys, who should you contact first? Who pays for the replacement? We explain in detail the timing and important points for lock replacement.
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.
When an air conditioner in a rental property breaks down, who should you contact and who bears the repair costs? This guide thoroughly explains the decision criteria: the distinction between built-in equipment and left-behind appliances, the cause of failure (wear and tear vs. user error), and special contract provisions. Real estate experts cover contact flowcharts, cost-sharing boundaries, and common dispute cases.
Complete explanation of the proper way to fill out a move-in inspection checklist (current condition report) based on legal requirements. This practical guide from real estate experts covers how to complete entry fields, attach photos, procedures for mailing or emailing submissions, whether signatures are needed, and other essential steps to ensure your checklist serves as admissible evidence in move-out disputes.
Water damage to rental housing from typhoons and heavy rain. This guide explains the insurance claim process, how repair costs are split between landlords and tenants, and key points for requesting repairs—all in chronological order from the moment damage occurs.
What should you do if you discover a water leak or rain damage in your rental? This guide explains practical steps from emergency response to notifying your landlord, the rules for repair costs, and compensation for damaged belongings.
Fixed-term leases operate on a no-renewal principle. If you sign without understanding this, you may face forced eviction when the contract expires. Experts provide a thorough explanation of how they work, the risks involved, and how to identify them.
