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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.
Comprehensive guidance on how to terminate your rental lease when assigned abroad and smoothly renew it upon return. This guide covers termination notice timing, subletting options, furniture storage, residency registration procedures, property hunting after returning home, and application approval processes. We highlight common pitfalls that international assignees face and provide expert solutions.
Explains the best timing for moving your residence registration (notifications to move out and move in). This guide covers the pros and cons of transferring before move-in, deadlines and penalties for after, and the correct procedures including address changes on foreigners' residence cards.
A comprehensive list of documents required for rental apartment applications, with detailed explanations of how to obtain each document—including income proof, employment certification, resident registration, and seal certificate—along with validity periods and important notes. Includes a preparation checklist to prevent application delays due to missing or incomplete documents.
A comprehensive breakdown of 28 essential administrative procedures needed after moving, presented as a checklist. From resident registration transfers to driver's license, My Number Card, bank, credit card, insurance, and workplace notifications—clarifying the priority order and deadlines for each procedure.
For those thinking about filing a change of address before moving, we break down the essentials of the 14-day rule under the Basic Resident Register Law and clarify when submitting a change of address before move-in day constitutes false reporting. Experts explain which procedures (like filing at your previous residence, setting up mail forwarding, and arranging utilities) can be done early, and the correct order to do them in.
Your first week after moving involves concentrated critical tasks—municipal procedures, utility setup, and more. With registration required within 14 days and mandatory attendance for gas activation, this prioritized checklist helps you start your new life smoothly.
