Housing

In Japan it is the financial obligation of the lessee to restore the property to its original condition, less any damages or deterioration caused by normal living in the property (where the clause ‘with the exception of normal wear and tear’ is included in the contract.) Please be sure to confirm with your company as to which portion, if any, of the renovation costs would be your own responsibility. In most cases you will always be charged for the following: General cleaning – including cleaning of installed appliances and carpet. Please note that general cleaning will be conducted regardless of the condition of the property at the move out inspection. General cleaning is conducted by the landlord’s preferred contractor and generally costs around JPY 1000 – JPY 1200 per sqm plus sales tax. Changing the surface of tatami mats and replacing shoji paper screens. Removal/disposal fee for any personal items left in the property. Please note that most contracts will expressly state that the ‘Lessee shall not request the Lessor to purchase furnishings or facilities which the Lessee has installed in the Premises at its own expense’. Even if you have installed something that you believe adds value to the…