Is Rent Increase During Lease Renewal Justified? A Comprehensive Guide Considering Legal and Psychological Factors

Is Rent Increase During Lease Renewal Justified? A Comprehensive Guide Considering Legal and Psychological Factors

Question from a reader:
I was told that my rent will increase by 7,000 yen upon renewing my lease. When I asked the management company for the reason, they said the owner wants to align with the rental market in the area. Is this a legitimate reason? Or is it just the owner’s convenience? I am grateful to be living in

Legal Risks and Accident Prevention in Multi-Story Parking Lots: How to Avoid Hit-and-Run Incidents

Legal Risks and Accident Prevention in Multi-Story Parking Lots: How to Avoid Hit-and-Run Incidents

Question from a reader:
I accidentally hit the ceiling of a multi-story parking garage with my truck. It was raining heavily and there was thunder, so I thought the sound I heard was just thunder while I was driving. I didn’t feel any impact when I hit the ceiling, so I didn’t think I had collided with anything. Will this be

Legal Risks of Threatening LINE Messages and Penalties for Coercion

Legal Risks of Threatening LINE Messages and Penalties for Coercion

Question from a reader:
If I send a threatening message to family or friends via LINE, saying something like “Get ready! I’ll do it in the one minute before the police arrive!”, is there a possibility that it could lead to police involvement? Additionally, what kind of charges could I face in that case?

The Legal Implications of Threatening Messages on