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This article explains common disputes that arise during move-out inspections for landlords, along with ways to avoid them. It also covers the basics of restoration guidelines and the standards for deciding what can and cannot be charged.
This guide explains the benefits and drawbacks of furnished rental properties, the differences from monthly rentals, and the key points to check at contract signing. It offers a thorough overview from both tenant and owner perspectives. INA&Associates
This guide explains how to install security cameras in rental properties. It covers how to obtain permission, how to choose the right camera, and typical installation costs. Create a safer and more secure living environment.
An overview of pest control costs by pest type, including prices for cockroaches, termites, mites, and bees, along with tips for choosing a contractor and rules on who pays in rental properties.
A practical guide to the right to request a rent increase or decrease, why rent increases may be legally recognized, and how both tenants and property owners should respond. It also covers what to do when negotiations break down.
An overview of apartment repair costs by category, including restoration, minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and large-scale repairs. We also explain practical ways investors can minimize costs and build reserves systematically.
A clear comparison of maisonettes and terrace houses, covering structure, advantages, disadvantages, and who each option suits best. Also explains practical points for choosing the right rental property.
Wooden apartments can offer lower construction costs and attractive yields, but they also present challenges in sound insulation and fire resistance. This article explains comparisons with reinforced concrete and steel structures, along with the key checks on building age and surrounding conditions needed for investment decisions.
Explains four common failure patterns in share house management involving location, layout, rules, and facilities. Also highlights success factors such as fixed-term lease contracts and clear concept design, based on INA&Associates’ rental management know-how.
An explanation of the legal requirements for eviction notices, valid grounds, and when relocation compensation may arise for rental properties. Covers key points under Japan's Act on Land and Building Leases and practical responses for property management companies and landlords. Consult INA.
This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of older apartments, along with practical tips and layout ideas for comfortable living. Even in aging properties, thoughtful planning can help create an ideal home.
This guide explains condominium fire inspections, including inspection types such as equipment checks and comprehensive inspections, typical cost ranges, penalties, and resident response, to help ensure compliance with fire safety law.
This practical guide explains the process of renting out a condominium due to relocation or other reasons, the available contract types, standard lease, sublease, and fixed-term lease, and the key precautions involved. It also covers how to respond when a housing loan balance remains.
Explains the difference between general contractors and subcontractors, including the roles of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection specialists, and the ordering structure real estate investors should understand.
This article explains practical knowledge for property management, including how to determine responsibility for rust in rental sinks (tenant vs. landlord), the three causes of transfer rust, salt, and bleach, as well as prevention methods and removal techniques.
Learn what to do when a rental property has no curtain rail. This guide explains the differences between functional and decorative rails, installation methods, typical costs, and key move-out considerations.
Solid wood flooring is a differentiation asset that can lift rent by JPY 3,000-8,000 per month. Species comparison, LL45 acoustic compliance, end-of-tenancy restoration, and the repair-vs-capex line, all grounded in MLIT and NTA primary sources.
Learn practical layout ideas for comfortable couple living in a 2DK, including furniture placement, bed selection, and floor plan strategies for different lifestyles.
This guide explains rental apartment and condo door replacement costs by type. It also covers the service life of entry doors, how to handle common issues, and the renovation benefits for vacancy reduction.
A guide to building age (chikunensu) for Japanese rentals, organized by fixtures, seismic safety, and rent. Understand the June 1981 New Seismic Standard, the June 2000 wood 2000 Standard, and statutory useful life by structure, grounded in MLIT and National Tax Agency primary sources. Read before you start your search.
This guide compares seven wallpaper types, including vinyl, paper, fabric, and diatomaceous earth finishes, with cost ranges starting from 500 yen per square meter. Designed for rental property owners, it also covers quality indicators and how to choose functional wall coverings.
Can smart locks be installed in rental properties? This guide explains the main types, benefits, and precautions, along with recommended products. A practical read for owners and tenants concerned about security and key management.
In apartment management, not only indoor troubles but also parking lot troubles often occur. The incidents range from unauthorized parking, incorrectly designated parking spaces, collisions with vehicles, over-parking, vehicle break-ins, an
Prefab homes typically range from 500,000 to 1.5 million yen per tsubo. This guide compares costs by construction method and explains the key advantages and disadvantages for anyone considering a new home.
An overview of the pros and cons of rental properties over 40 years old, covering rent, layouts, seismic performance, and facilities. Also explains vacancy measures and asset value preservation points for owners.
This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of a home with shop space, along with practical layout planning points from an investor's perspective. It introduces strategies for balancing tenant income and owner use to maximize the value of a mixed-use property.
For apartment owners, this guide explains the legal grounds for eviction negotiations under lease law, typical relocation compensation, the negotiation process, and the required legal procedures from a practical perspective.
An old switch plate can be replaced with just a screwdriver. This guide explains the DIY process step by step and also clarifies why electrical wiring work requires a licensed electrician in certain cases.
A complete guide to monetizing vacant condo parking spaces. It covers parking-share services, coin-operated parking and even food truck use, offering practical measures every property owner should consider.
A neutral overview for overseas investors before adopting VR property viewing in Japan. It compares the three types (360-degree photo tour, 3D scan, real-time remote hosting), outlines the equipment and cost in yen and approximate USD, and explains how the legally required explanation of important matters is delivered online as IT jusetsu.