Rental self-check guides

Guides for checking Japanese rental listings and lease costs

These guides explain common Japanese rental terms in plain English. They are for organizing points to check before signing, not for making final legal or brokerage decisions.

Japan rental checklist for foreigners before signing a lease

A practical checklist for foreigners renting in Japan, covering important documents, guarantor companies, initial costs, renewal fees, special clauses, and language support.

How to check SUUMO and other Japanese rental listing text before signing

Learn how to paste rental listing information from sites such as SUUMO, at home, or LIFULL HOME'S and organize costs and contract points to confirm before signing.

Japanese rental special clauses: points to check before signing

A cautious guide to checking special clauses in Japanese rental contracts, including restoration, cleaning fees, early termination penalties, pets, musical instruments, and SOHO use.

Propane gas in Japanese rentals: what to check before signing

Check how propane gas or LP gas in Japanese rental listings may affect monthly costs, and what questions to ask before signing.

Early termination penalty in Japanese rentals: points to confirm

Understand 短期解約違約金 in Japanese rental listings and contracts, including period, amount, and relation to free rent.

House cleaning fees in Japanese rentals: contract and move-out checks

Check Japanese rental house cleaning fees, air-conditioner cleaning, deposit settlement, and move-out cost wording before signing.

Key exchange fees in Japanese rentals: what to ask before signing

Learn how to check 鍵交換費 in Japanese rental listings, including amount, key type, timing, and whether replacement is actually performed.

Guarantor company fees in Japanese rentals: initial and renewal costs

Check 保証会社 fees in Japanese rentals, including initial guarantee fee, monthly fee, annual renewal fee, and bank transfer fees.

Fixed-term lease in Japan: 定期借家契約 points to check

Understand 定期借家契約 in Japanese rentals, including contract period, recontracting, fees, and differences from ordinary leases.

Renewal fees in Japanese rentals: how to compare total cost

Check 更新料 in Japanese rental listings and compare two-year total costs including renewal administrative fees and guarantor renewal fees.

Make a checklist from pasted rental listing text

Paste text from a rental listing page and Chintai Checker will organize items such as initial costs, renewal fees, cleaning costs, special clauses, and contract conditions. It does not fetch external websites or store the pasted text long term.

Use the move-in checker

Important note

This page is for general informational and self-check purposes only. It is not legal advice, real estate brokerage, or a final conclusion about any fee or clause. Please confirm the actual terms with the important matters explanation document, lease agreement, initial cost estimate, property manager, real estate company, or a qualified consultation service.