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Is it possible to sign a contract without a preview?

In general, We want you to visit for preview.
I reccomend you to make a contract based on understanding of our facility and equipment in the house.

What is the age range of the tenants.

It differs depending on the share house, but it is between 20s and late 30s.

How much will the initial cost be?

There are 2 types.

[ pattern.1 ] When the contract is made before the 20th of the month.
(1) Pro-rated rent for the current month (including shared maintenance fee)
(2) Deposit of 35,000yen
※ 15,000yen will be amortized from the deposit as administration fee and cleaning costs after you move out.

[ pattern.2 ] When the contract is made after the 20th of the month.
(1) Pro-rated rent for the current month (including shared maintenance fee)
(2) Deposit 35,000yen
※ 15,000yen will be amortized from the deposit as administration fee and cleaning costs after you move out.
(3) Rent for the following month. (including shared maintenance fee)

Do I need to pay the deposit?

Yes, a deposit is necessary. The breakdown is

(1) Damage security deposit 20,000 yen
(2) Administration fee / cleaning costs after you move out 15,000yen (amortized upon signing the contract)

The above will be added as “Deposit” along with the initial cost.

What will be included in the shared maintenance fee?

The following will be included:
• Utility cost (electricity, gas and water)
• Internet fee
• Laundry fee
• Consumption Articles (Toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, hand soap and garbage bags, etc.)
• Periodic cleaning fee for the common area.

Do I need a guarantor?

No, you do not need a guarantor, but you will need an emergency contact number in Japan.
Please note that we will make a conformation call to make sure the emergency contact number is valid.

What will I need to bring on the day of contact?

Please bring along the following items.
• A copy if a photo ID
• One item from the following (Please bring the original)
- Driver’s license , Passport , Alien registration card , Residents basic ledger card -
• Name seal (or thumbmark) 
※Alien registration card in needed for foreigner.

Is it possible to keep a room on hold?

No, we cannot hold rooms without charging rent.

Is there a fixed contract period?

The minimum contract period is one month or Three month.
It depends on the house so please contact us.

Are there specific tenant qualifications or an age limits ?

No. There are no restrictions for occupation or income.
With respect to age, there will be a screening process to ensure the community dynamics.
In addition, we will ask all tenants to follow the house rules live with respect for others.
※ Smokers will not be able to apply for a non-smoking facility.

Is it possible to sign the contact on the day of the preview?

No. Due to a reviewing process, the contract will yet not be available on the day that you preview the house.

Is it possible to move rooms within the house?

Yes. Please note the following if you wish to do so:

(1) You will need to move all belongings within 7days from when your new room is available.
※ Rent for the new room will incur from the 7th day.
(2) You will need to sign new contract documents.
(3) There will be a charge of 10,000yen as administration fee for the new room and as cleaning costs for when you move out of your new room.
(4) We ask for your corporation in accommodating house visits and room previews for your old room.

Can I hold a workshop at the house?

Please consult with our staff.
We do not accept tenants who move in for commercial matters.
In addition, we may ask tenants to leave if they perform canvass of religious activity or network business.

What are the house rules?

It varies depending on the share house but the typical rules will be:
• no smoking in the house and on its property.
• no male guests allowed (in the case of a female-only facility)
• garbage duty (weekly)
• no pets allowed

Is it allowed for sleep over?

It depends on the house.
Please ask us before you sign up a contract.

★Please notice us in advance by e-mail or phone call if it is allowed to sleep over.

・It is limited 3 times a month and it takes 500 yen per night.
・Guest must be same gender with you.

Is there a curfew?

No.

What equipments do private rooms contain?

Bed, curtain, LAN, table, chair, closet, refrigerator, etc.
The equipments in private rooms vary depending on the share house. Please confirm when you visit the house.

Are the share houses fully equipped with dishes and cooking devices?

The share houses do have the basic tableware.
Example of tableware. > dishes (large, medium and small), cutlery, chopsticks, glasses, mugs, etc.

Example of cooking devices > cooking pot, frying pan, rice cooker, toaster, microwave oven, etc.
For more details, please refer to each share house’s facility information.

What is the leave notice period ?

Please give our staff with one month notice by phone or email.
In the case that the notice is less than one month before leaving, you will be charged a one month rent from the date of the notice.
i.e. Notice us on 3/31 when you leave on 4/1.

Will the daily rent be refunded when leaving ?

Yes.
After the leaving process has been taken (filling in leaving documents, etc.) 
and the room inspection has been completed, any overpaid daily rent will be 
efunded along with the shared maintenance fee into your account.

How will the damage security deposit be refund ? What is the detail of depreciation ?

Our “Deposit” consists of two parts
(1) Damage security deposit: 20,000yen
(2) Administration fee and cleaning costs when you move out: 15,000yen. (amortized upon contract.)

After both tenant and staff confirm there is no special repair is needed to the room, (1) will be refunded to your account. (2) is amortized upon signing the contract.