9. Housing and Utility Services−Electricity,Gas, Water, and NHK (Television) Fees
(1) Finding Housing① Private Housing
You may look for properties to lease in housing information magazines orthrough a real estate agent. When you go to a real estate agent, you should
bring a person who speaks Japanese along, because there are a number ofconditions attached to rental agreements.
◆ Tenancy Requirementsa) Guarantor (HOSHO NIN )−−−−−A guarantor is always necessary when entering ahousing agreement.
b) Rent (YA CHIN ) −−−−−−−−−−−− The monthly rentc) Key Money (REI KIN )−−−−−−−− One time payment, if any, made to thelandlord when a rental agreement is made;nonrefundable.
d) Deposit−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−Paid to the landlord as a security for delay of(SHIKI KIN or HOSHO KIN )rent payment or repairs. When the rentalagreement is terminated, unpaid rents, etc.
are assessed and subtracted from the deposit.
Any remaining money is returned to thetenant.
e) Maintenance fees −−−−−−−−−−−−Electricity and maintenance fees for common(KYOUEKI HI )areas such as stairs, corridors and elevators
which tenants bear.
f ) Realtor's fees −−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−This is a fee paid to the real estate agent for(CHUKAI TESU RYO )arranging the housing agreement.
g) Other−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−There may be other fees for parking spaces, etc.
②Public Housing<Aichi Prefectural Housing>〔Inquiries〕−−Aichi Prefecture Housing Company･East Mikawa Housing
Administration TEL : 0532-53-5616 (see map on p.109)<Toyohashi Municipal Housing>〔Inquiries〕−−Toyohashi City Hall Public Housing Division TEL: 0532-51-2600(see map on p.109)＊ The application procedure and qualifications are different than those forprivate housing. Also, there are various application periods. Please ask theabove for details.

③ Cancelling a Housing Agreement
When you move or return to your home country and would like to cancel
your housing agreement, you must notify your landlord (1 or 2 months)
beforehand, according to the rental agreement. If you move out without
notifying or notify just before leaving, your deposit may not be returned.

(2) Electricity, Gas, and Water Services① Application
When you move in, please ask the real estate agent or your landlord about
electricity, gas, and water service procedures and payment.
If you would like to directly apply on your own, please contact the following:＊ No English-speaking staff available.
Electricity ･････Chubu Electric Toyohashi Branch Office TEL : 0532-74-2100
Utility Gas ･････Chubu Gas Toyohashi Branch Office
TEL : 0532-32-5511
Propane Gas ･･･Contact information should be written on the installed gascylinder.
Water Service ･･Toyohashi Waterworks Department Meter Reading GroupTEL : 0532-51-2712② Payment Methods
You will be billed every month. (Water bills come every 2 months.)a) Account Transfer ･･･It is automatically paid from a designated bank account.
b) Payment with Transfer Form (FURIKOMI-YOSHI)･･･a transfer form will bemailed to you. Pay with this at a financial institution or
major convenience store within the payment period.
＊Procedure for Account Transfer → (see 13. Bank p.67)③ Ending Services
When you would like to stop using utility services because you are movingor returning to your home country, you should first contact either yourlandlord or the companies you contacted for the services. Please make sure to
pay the usage fees to the last day of service.
Please confirm the method of payment with your landlord or each individualcompany.

(3) NHK Receiving Fee
NHK is a public broadcasting company, and everyone who has a television must
pay a receiving fee. Payments can be made by either directly paying the NHK
money collector or by paying at a financial institution every 2 months. (You may
pay every 6 months or every year as well.)＊ It is also convenient to pay your NHK receiving fee through an accounttransfer. The procedure is the same as for "Electricity, Gas and Water"(4) Things you must do when you move or return to your homecountry
When you move or return to your home country, it is necessary to complete
several procedures with the local government and public service companies. Be
especially careful not to forget the following:
Alien Registration Card

Citizens Registry Division(SHIMIN-KA)

p.19

Notification of Change of Address(moves within Japan)

Citizens Registry Division(SHIMIN-KA)

p.19

National Pension

National Health Insurance& Pension Division(KOKUHO NENKIN-KA)

p.79

National Health Insurance

National Health Insurance& Pension Division(KOKUHO NENKIN-KA)

p.79

Move-out of Elementary andJunior High School Students

Citizens Registry Division(SHIMIN-KA)
School Education Division(GAKKOU KYOIKU-KA)

Child Allowance
Telephone

p.19
p.83

Children's Welfare Division p.85
(KOSODATE SHIEN-KA)
p.55

Water, Gas and Electricity Services

p.37

Mail

p.61

Other

Notification required for your bankbook,driver's license, credit cards and NHK
receiving fee.