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Contracts & Procedures

Changing or Terminating Your Joint Guarantor in a Rental Lease — Procedures and Important Considerations

A guide to changing or terminating your joint guarantor in a rental lease. We explain the procedures for various situations, including when your guarantor ages, your relationship deteriorates, or you're considering switching to a guarantor company.

2026-07-12
Contracts & Procedures

How to Rent as a Student Under a Parent's Name—Guide to Proxy Contracts, Name Changes, and Important Considerations

When parents become the contract holder for an apartment rental during a student's university years—we explain the procedure, legal liability, and how to change the name after starting work.

2026-06-23
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Comprehensive Guide to Joint Guarantor System—Scope of Responsibility, Risks, and Alternative Options

Detailed explanation of joint guarantor responsibilities and risks in rental contracts. Expert guidance covering guarantor company options and alternative solutions.

2026-06-01
Contracts & Procedures

Joint Guarantors and Guarantor Companies in Rental Contracts—How They Work, Key Differences, and How to Rent Without One

We explain in detail how joint guarantors and guarantor companies work in rental contracts. This guide covers the differences between joint guarantors and ordinary guarantors, the guarantor company screening process, solutions if you cannot arrange a guarantor, and information for seniors, freelancers, and foreign nationals.

2026-05-19
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What to Do After Failing Guarantor Company Screening: Complete Guide from Reapplication to Alternative Solutions

Even if you don't pass a guarantor company screening, there's no need to give up. By understanding the main reasons for rejection and putting into practice multiple solutions—such as reapplying with a different guarantor company, utilizing a joint guarantor, or changing properties—your chances of successfully signing a rental agreement will expand significantly.

2026-04-29
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Complete Solution Guide to the Joint Guarantor Problem for Foreigners: Comparison of GTN, Oricom, and ROOM iD

This guide explains concrete solutions to the biggest obstacle for foreigners renting in Japan—the joint guarantor requirement. We compare the screening criteria and appropriate uses of three foreign-specialist guarantor companies: GTN, Oricom Forrent Insure, and ROOM iD.

2026-04-26
Contracts & Procedures

Joint Guarantor vs. Guarantor Company: Market Rates for Guarantee Fees and How to Spot Illegal Screening

A real estate expert explains the differences between joint guarantors and guarantor companies required in rental contracts, market rates for guarantee fees, what to do if a guarantor company rejects you, and how to counter illegal and improper screening.

2026-04-23
Contracts & Procedures

A Guarantor Company Guide for Foreigners Without a Japanese Joint Guarantor—How to Pass Screening and Understand Costs

A systematic guide for foreigners unable to secure a Japanese joint guarantor, covering how guarantor companies work, key screening criteria, initial fees and renewal charges, and recovery strategies if your application is rejected. Learn how to prepare for approval even shortly after arriving in Japan.

2026-04-22
Contracts & Procedures

Essential Risks and Precautions to Know Before Becoming a Joint Guarantor — How to Decide When Asked and How to Decline

Explanation of risks you should know when asked to be a joint guarantor for a rental contract. We provide detailed expert insights into the differences between joint guarantors and simple guarantors, the actual scope of legal responsibility you'll bear, matters to confirm before accepting, and appropriate ways to decline when asked.

2026-04-21
Contracts & Procedures

Complete Guide to Renting Without a Guarantor [2024 Edition]

The 2020 revision of the Civil Code brought major changes to the joint guarantor system in rental agreements. Experts explain practical methods for renting without a guarantor, including how to use guarantor companies and find properties that don't require one.

2026-04-17
Contracts & Procedures

A Complete Guide to Rental Guarantors and Guarantor Companies: How to Rent Without a Guarantor

Rental contracts in Japan typically require guarantors or guarantor companies. This guide explains the differences between joint guarantors and guarantor companies, how to rent without a guarantor, and which guarantor companies accept foreign nationals.

2026-04-15
Contracts & Procedures

The Difference Between Guarantor Companies and Joint Guarantors | 2026 Rental Contract Trends

The joint guarantor system, once commonplace in Japan, has undergone dramatic changes due to the widespread adoption of guarantor companies. This guide explains the key differences between the two, the latest industry trends, and how both tenants and landlords should approach the decision.

2026-04-11

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