Question from a reader:
Please tell me about the cost of replacing the rubber packing in the water supply. If there are no special provisions in the rental agreement, does the tenant not have to bear that cost? When I asked the management company to repair it, they said it was the tenant’s responsibility, but I am anxious about it.
Question from a reader:
I own a small building, and recently there was a water leak that caused inconvenience to the residents below. I quickly carried out restoration work, but it seems the residents received insurance money for their damaged belongings. Subsequently, the insurance company has billed me for that insurance payment. Am I legally obligated to pay this? I am
Question from a reader:
I want to transfer a building on land with a business leasehold, but the landlord is likely to demand a transfer approval fee of 10% of the leasehold value. The contract states that transferring the leasehold without the landlord’s written consent may result in contract termination. If the contract is terminated, I would have to return the
Question from a reader:
I have decided to vacate my rental property, but the contract states that I need to give three months’ notice. If I notify this month, does that mean this month is not included? Does the three months count from, for example, the end of July to the end of September, or from the end of August to
Reader’s Question:
I completed the renewal process for my rental property, but I still haven’t received a copy of the renewal contract. I transferred the renewal fee in mid-May and have been continuing to pay the new rent every month, but even after two months, I haven’t received any communication. Last week, when I called the real estate agency, I was
Question from a reader:
Recently, the owner and management company of the apartment I live in changed. This was due to troubles with the original owner, which led to the apartment being put up for auction, and a new buyer was decided. I will now be signing a lease agreement through the new management company, but while the original contract had
Question from a reader:
I would like to consult about vacating a rental property. I have been living in a house rented by my mother for over 50 years. The house is deteriorating, with issues such as leaks, creaking, and decay. Since it is a rental from a friend, there is no contract. Earlier this year, the landlord contacted me, stating
Question from a reader:
I’m seeking advice regarding my vacant family home. It has undergone multiple renovations and there is an unregistered building. I am paying property tax, but there is a record of estate division mediation. I believe I cannot inherit this building, but should I submit the “Application for Change of Name in the Property Tax Ledger (Inheritance)” at
Question from a reader:
Please tell me about real estate registration. What are the differences between cancellation and mutual cancellation? Does cancellation have retroactive effects? Does mutual cancellation take effect from the date of agreement? Specifically, if the contract date is January 1 and the cancellation is on February 1, does it retroactively apply to January 1? Also, if the mutual
Question from a reader:
What is it really like to register with a vacant house bank? Both my husband’s family home and my family home are located in depopulated areas. In particular, my husband’s family home is in a mountainous area known as a “hidden spot,” making it quite a challenge to visit. We currently live near an urban area and
