Legal stuff to know about renting and moving

[edin日本]

Here is a translation of some important terms that will appear on a rental contract

http://www.mlit.go.jp/jutakukentiku/...ihukugaido.htm
(This is NOT Tokyo guide line, from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure
and Transport. It covers Saitama too.)

原状回復義務(Genjyo-kaifuku　gimu) →Duty of restitution
Repair expense, such as natural consumption by time being, is lessor-paid

経過年数の考慮(Keika nensu- no Ko-ryo)→Consideration of elapsed years

経年劣化（Ke-nen rekka）→Damage which occurs in nature

通常損耗等、自然に起きる損傷(tsu-jyo-son mo-, shizen ni okiru sonsho-)→such as aged deterioration usual consumption

消費者センター（Sho-hisha Center-）→Consumer affairs bureau


国土交通省（Kokudo　Kotsu-sho）Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

If the Takken Shunin (Real Estate License Holder)
didn't explain Jyu-yo- jiko- setsumei (Important matter explanation) and there was also no documentation titled "Important Matter Description" and no detailed explanation of all terms and conditions, according to the Building Lots and
Buildings Transaction Business Law, which the broker is obliged to explain to the lessor before
a contract can be signed. If there is no explanation and documents were not produced and properly explained it becomes a serious violation. When such a situation occurs, notification should be made toMinistry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Translated from
http://ameblo.jp/otani123/entry-10136907653.html
(重要事項説明がなかった)

Wall Paper
6 years life span. -When you dirt/spoiled/torn you pay
for 10% of it.

House cleaning
You clean in the normal manner (wipe, sweep, and clean the ventilating fan in kitchen, windows, floors etc) you don't need to pay an extra fee for cleaning.

Key changing (if they ask you to pay)
You don't need to pay for changing the old key when you move out.

Changing Tatami mat
You lived on it as usual, you don't need to change. Tatami
deteriorates over time.

Damage before your Hikkoshi
You don't need to pay. If the landlord and real estate agent insist to say `you did it`, they have to prove it.