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When doing DIY in a rental property, you need permission from the management company. This article explains the legal risks of unauthorized modifications, the scope of restoration obligations, and cost responsibility rules. Learn the right knowledge to avoid unexpected charges at move-out.
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.
A comprehensive guide to how the direction and sunlight of rental properties impact your daily life. Features of south-facing, east-facing, west-facing, and north-facing apartments and their effects on utility costs, how to check natural light during property viewings, and sunlight conditions in Sendai and other Tohoku regions.
A guide to rental housing support programs available to child-rearing households in Sendai (including housing security benefits, municipal housing, and UR child-rearing discounts). Learn about child-friendly neighborhoods, tips for passing occupancy screening, and safety checkpoints during property viewings.
A comprehensive guide to installing a bidet toilet seat in a rental property. Learn how to determine if electrical work is needed based on outlet availability, how to request permission from your landlord or property management company, DIY installation steps, and how to restore the original condition when moving out.
Explaining the estimated move-out costs and responsibility rules when flooring damage occurs in rental apartments. A comprehensive guide covering the differences between "tenant responsibility" and "landlord responsibility" based on Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines, practical damage prevention measures, and the importance of photographic evidence at move-in.
A comprehensive guide to the procedures and precautions for installing or replacing air conditioning units in rental properties. Learn how to request permission from your landlord, understand your restoration to original condition obligations upon move-out, and know your rights when built-in equipment breaks down.
You can rent an apartment even with low income or non-regular employment. This article explains how to prepare documents for passing screening, how to choose a guarantor company, characteristics of properties more likely to pass screening, and public support systems like housing security benefits.
A guide to electricity, gas, and water setup procedures when moving. We've clearly outlined utility activation steps, timing guidelines, and the benefits and precautions of bundled electricity and gas plans.
Explaining how to discern the management philosophy of owners and property management companies through a rental property's interior design, repair marks, and equipment consistency. Also introducing key points to confirm during apartment viewings and example questions to ask.
To prevent disputes at move-out, it's crucial to photograph pre-existing damage and stains before moving in. A rental expert explains which areas to document, how to photograph them, and tips for storing your evidence.
Learn how to identify problematic rental properties during viewings—including hoarding situations, bad odors, and lonely death risks. Discover key checkpoints in common areas and how to ask the right questions of your property management company.
