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Since the Housing Accommodation Business Law took effect, over 70% of rental properties prohibit short-term rentals. This guide thoroughly explains the real risks of eviction and liability claims from contract violations, and the conditions for legally operating short-term rentals.
For those in their 60s and 70s currently renting while planning your future housing: this guide explains the features and costs of service-oriented senior housing, paid senior facilities, UR rental properties, and barrier-free apartments, as well as age-related rental restrictions and how to choose the right housing for your retirement years.
Suburban relocation has gained attention with the spread of remote work. This article provides a multi-faceted comparison of urban and suburban rentals—including rent, transportation costs, daily convenience, and natural environment—and explains key points for choosing a residential area that suits your lifestyle.
For those unsure why their apartment application was rejected, we explain the main reasons for rejection (credit history, income, personal attributes, and past payment defaults), and summarize solutions tailored to your situation—from retrying to changing properties or using alternative housing.
A complete rental guide for pet owners, covering how to find rental apartments where you can live with dogs or cats, the difference between "pet-friendly" and "pet-negotiable" properties, key points to check in contracts, and strategies to prevent neighbor disputes after moving in.
To enjoy DIY and wallpaper renovation while keeping move-out costs down, understanding restoration rules and how to obtain landlord permission is key. We'll explain specific steps for using removable wallpaper, painter's tape, and staples, plus typical repair costs if issues occur.
Applying for a rental during job hunting, right after quitting, or while unemployed makes passing screening significantly harder in practice. We explain practical strategies for handling income verification, leveraging your savings, and alternative options like UR rentals, public housing, and sharehouses to help you secure a home.
"Already sold when I inquired" and "can't view the property" are classic bait-and-switch tactics. This article explains specific, practical ways to spot fake listings by checking posted photos, rent, location, listing dates, and more.
This guide explains how guarantor company screening works for rental contracts, the main reasons for rejection, and provides practical strategies to improve your approval chances—from advance preparation and documentation to alternative solutions.
A practical guide for those seeking rental housing while owning motorcycles or scooters, covering how to find properties with parking, types of parking spaces and typical costs, key contract terms to review, and the risks of unauthorized street parking.
For those who want to continue playing musical instruments like piano, guitar, and wind instruments in a rental property, this guide explains how to find soundproofed properties and music-friendly rentals, key points to verify in your lease agreement, and practical negotiation tactics for securing permitted practice hours.
A guide for foreign nationals, returnees, and non-Japanese citizens unfamiliar with Japanese, covering how to find English-friendly real estate companies, how to use multilingual rental portals, and key terminology and precautions when signing contracts.
