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Learn how to inspect and document damage and stains when moving into a rental property. This practical guide from real estate experts covers how to use a move-in checklist, preserve evidence through photos and video, report findings to your property management company, and prevent move-out disputes before they happen.
A comprehensive breakdown of initial rental costs (security deposits, key money, agency fees, advance rent, guarantee fees, etc.) and their market rates. Real estate experts explain negotiation points for each cost and concrete methods to reduce initial expenses.
A real estate expert thoroughly explains the five most commonly overlooked items in the Important Matter Disclosure Form (often called the "重説") that must be provided before signing a rental agreement. This article introduces key verification points to prevent post-contract disputes and proper solutions when questions arise.
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.
Explaining how "walking distance to the nearest station" affects rental prices in rental properties. A rental real estate professional provides detailed guidance on the reality of rent differences at 10, 15, and 20 minutes' walk, conditions where longer walking distances can offer benefits, and strategies for identifying hidden gem neighborhoods.
Explains the basics of garbage disposal rules and sorting in rental apartments, proper use of common areas (corridors, entrances, bicycle parking areas), and etiquette to prevent trouble. Also introduces how to contact the property management company or management association, common trouble cases, and how to handle them.
A step-by-step guide to handling noise and neighbor disputes that commonly occur in rental housing. Learn whether to address the problem directly or consult your management company, how to keep records, how to use legal remedies, how to use a sound meter, and more. A rental real estate professional provides practical advice.
A clear explanation of fire and home contents insurance coverage required for rental housing. We'll detail the differences from landlord-specified insurance, the benefits of choosing your own policy, the necessity of riders for water damage, theft, and tenant liability coverage, and expert tips on keeping premiums affordable.
Comprehensive guide to earthquake preparedness you can implement in rental apartments. Real estate experts explain how to choose and install furniture-securing products, what to pack in emergency kits, how to confirm evacuation routes, and rental-specific precautions (such as non-damaging wall installation methods).
A practical guide to garbage disposal rules, noise etiquette, and neighbor relations—essential knowledge for living in Japanese rental apartments. Explained from both the perspective of foreign residents and Japanese living culture, this article covers practical knowledge to prevent problems before they occur.
A time-ordered playbook for new arrivals in Japan: what to do at city hall, how to open electricity, gas, water and internet accounts, and how to avoid the paperwork gaps that cost you later. Written for foreign professionals moving in for work.
The first hurdle for foreign nationals searching for an apartment in Japan is choosing a real estate agency. This article explains how to find English-speaking agents, the differences between foreign-friendly agencies and general brokers, the process from scheduling viewings to signing a lease, and a checklist for evaluating agent quality.
