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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.
The Building Lot Ownership Act reform, effective in April 2026, makes it easier to rebuild aging condominiums or sell their land. Here's what renters need to know about the impacts, risks, and rights involved.
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.
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 owner asks you to vacate for redevelopment, what rights do tenants have? This article explains, from an expert perspective, the legitimate grounds requirements protected by the Rent and House Lease Act, and key points for negotiating relocation compensation.
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.
This article explains the renewal process flow and renewal fee ranges, concrete examples of "valid grounds" recognized for landlord refusal, eviction compensation standards, and important timing considerations for foreign tenants coordinating visa status updates with lease renewals.
A comprehensive guide to fixed-term leases: how they work, what to watch out for, how they differ from standard leases, what "no renewal" really means, how to renegotiate a new contract, and the conditions for early termination.
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.
Even if your lease renewal is denied or you receive an eviction notice, tenants have legal protections under Japanese law. This guide explains the legal justification requirements, notification deadlines, eviction compensation standards, and countermeasures you should know about.
