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Columns tagged with "借主の権利"
Did you know that some clauses written in a rental contract can become "invalid"? This guide explains how the Consumer Contract Act protects rental tenants and walks through typical examples of clauses you can challenge.
Worried about a rent increase notice? This article explains how the right to request rent adjustments under Article 32 of the Lease and House Act works, and the legal procedures you can follow if you don't agree to the increase.
When you accidentally miss a renewal notice or your contract period ends without a word from your landlord—this guide explains the "statutory renewal" system that applies in such situations. It covers the advantages for tenants and the pitfalls to watch out for.
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.
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.
During major renovation works on rental properties, residents experience issues such as reduced sunlight, noise, and balcony use restrictions. This article explains tenants' rights during construction—including rent reduction negotiations and notification requirements—and offers practical solutions for daily living.
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.
This guide explains the legal rights tenants should know when facing non-renewal notices, the criteria for legitimate grounds for non-renewal, negotiation strategies for relocation compensation, and practical steps to remain in your home.
When a rental property is sold and ownership changes, what happens to a tenant's leasehold rights? This article explains in detail the succession between old and new owners, the handling of security deposits, rent payment account changes, and what to do if pressed to vacate—all based on the Building and Land Lease Law.
What should you do when you receive a sudden rent increase notification? This guide systematically explains the Building and Land Lease Act provisions, tenant rights, negotiation tactics, and legal procedures from deposits with the court to mediation.
In rental agreements, landlords cannot refuse renewal or demand eviction without proper cause. This article explains the standards for judging proper cause, typical relocation compensation amounts, how to work with attorneys, and how foreign residents can address common issues.
Unauthorized entry by landlords or property management companies into rental units is illegal. This guide explains the legal basis, exceptions where unauthorized entry may be permitted, how to refuse entry, whether you can change locks, and how to handle cases where you have been wronged.
A legal perspective on tenant rights in Japanese rentals. Detailed explanation of repair request rights, the right to file noise complaints, defenses against improper eviction demands, and rights that foreign residents should know.
Explores the practical implementation of restoration to original condition rules codified in the Civil Code amendment that took effect in April 2020. Thoroughly covers the relationship with MLIT guidelines, cost categories commonly disputed in case law, and best practices for using move-in inspection checklists.
