| ●How to search and rent a residence |
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When you look for an apartment or house, it is convenient to use a real estate agency.
Usually, real estate agencies have their offices near train/subway stations.
They show you the apartments or houses that could meet your needs and demands.
When you sign a contract, the expenses incurred, such as monthly rent, key money (refundable and non-refundable), and brokerage paid to your agent, are equivalent to 5～6 months' rent.
When you sign a leasing contract, basically, the third person who is qualified to have joint and several liability on guarantee is required. |
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| Key money (refundable) |
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Shikikin is a security deposit that you pay to your landlord when signing a leasing contract. It is usually equivalent to 1～3 months' rent. It is spent if there is outstanding rent payment or damage that requires repairing when you move out. Its remaining is refundable if there is any left. |
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| Key money (Non-refundable) |
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Reikin is a non-refundable deposit that you pay to your landlord when signing a leasing contract. It is usually equivalent to 1～2 months' rent. |
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| Brokerage fee |
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A brokerage fee is paid to the real estate agent who acts as a broker between you and your landlord. It is usually equivalent to 1 month's rent. |
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| Public housing |
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There is public housing managed by local governments. Its application deadline is usually at a fixed time every year.
As there are quite many applicants, residents are usually chosen by drawing lots, but there are some rooms available without holding a lottery.
Certain rules and conditions are applied. People with large incomes may not be qualified. |
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※Where/How to apply, types of services, and their names vary, depending on local/municipal governments. For further information, please contact a city hall (language: Japanese only). |
