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When a rental property owner changes management companies, what impact does this have on tenants? This article explains practical points you need to know when management changes, including contract continuity, changes in rent payment procedures, and shifts in maintenance response.
When living in a rental apartment, you may encounter the terms "management association" and "management company." These are two separate organizations with different relationships to tenants. This guide explains the differences and roles of each so you can contact the right organization if a problem arises.
A complete manual to help you stay calm when your toilet clogs in a rental apartment. This guide covers practical steps for emergency procedures using a plunger, hot water, and baking soda, as well as how to understand cost responsibility and properly contact your property manager.
A rental housing expert explains methods for checking floor slope using marbles and level apps, types and causes of creaking, and how to request repairs from your management company.
When a problem occurs in your rental, who do you call? This guide covers management company, emergency repair services, and utility companies by situation, plus how to reach your management company on Sundays, year-end/new year holidays, and after-hours; what "emergency contact" means in your lease; and what to do if you have no one to list.
Clear explanation of cost responsibility rules for rental flooring damage, daily prevention measures, and move-out negotiation tactics.
Many areas in apartment buildings leave residents wondering: "Is this my responsibility or the landlord's?" This guide explains the practical rules for management responsibility and repair cost allocation for ambiguous areas like entry doors, windows, balconies, and pipes.
Repair costs for a rental property's ventilation fan or range hood that stops working or makes noise are generally the landlord's responsibility if caused by normal wear and tear or natural failure; the tenant is responsible if the failure results from neglecting cleaning. This article explains the breakdown of responsibility by the cause of noise (such as loud or high-pitched sounds), location-specific checks for toilet, bathroom, and kitchen, lifespan and replacement costs, and procedures for rent reduction and self-repairs when the management company won't fix it—all based on Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines.
This guide explains how to effectively request repairs from your management company when water leaks, equipment failures, or roof leaks occur in your rental home. Learn what to communicate and how to communicate it, how to keep records, how to think about cost responsibility, and what to do if your management company is slow to respond—all explained in detail by rental property professionals.
Rental properties are managed either by "property management companies" or through "self-management (owner management)." Since trouble response, repair speed, and contact procedures differ significantly, it's important to verify the management type before moving in.
