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 am having trouble with water overflowing from the kitchen drain. It has been about a year since I moved in, and I felt that the water flow was poor. Recently, it has started to overflow. The manager told me that the lease agreement states, “The tenant is responsible for plumbing clogs.” When I researched online, I
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 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:
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
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
