Property Rental Application
入居申込書（見本）

Important Points Explanation of Property to be Leased
重要事項説明書

Summary of results of inspection of building conditions (for use
in explanation of important matters)【Wooden/steel-frame construction】【Steel-reinforced concrete construction etc.】
建物状況調査の結果の概要（重要事項説明用）【木造・鉄骨造】【鉄筋コンクリート造等】

Regular Rental Housing Contract—Standard Type
賃貸住宅標準契約書（見本）Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract--Standard Type
定期賃貸住宅標準契約書（見本）

Explanation of Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract
定期賃貸住宅契約についての説明

Notice to Terminate the Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract
定期賃貸住宅契約終了についての通知
The Japanese versions of the contract and other documents are used.
The documents in other languages are provided as reference materials
to understand the Japanese-language documents.

E N G L I S H

英語

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（1）
Property Rental Application（English version）
Name

Date of application: year

month

q Place ofwork or study

day

Property Rental Application
Applicant’s signature＊Please fill out this form in Japanese (hiragana/katakana/kanji) or English (alphabet).

w Occupation

1. About the property
Name of property (if applicable):yen
yen/month

Date you plan to move in: year

Security deposit:

yen

Other fees:

yen

month

Address（〒

-

day

（

）

Tel (mobile):
＠

Fax:

（

（

）

Date of employment / enrollment:

year

month

1.Company or public employee 2. Self-employed 3. Part-timer 4. Other

Relationship to you(Choose the applicable number from below.)））））
2. Family

Annual income
yen
yen
yen
yen

3. Relative

4. Friend

5. other）

5. Guarantor（＊only for non-Japanese）

alphabet
Sex: M・ Fe Date of birthyear

Languages
r you understand1st

t If presently
living inrental housing

How long have you lived there?

month

Age（

day

Name

E-mail:

（

）

Tel:

（

）

Income before tax
Any other sources of income (to pay rent) and amount:
1.Scholarship 2.Money sent from home country

3.Subsidy, etc. 4.Other
yen / month（））

Tel（mobile）
:

＠

Fax:

month

day

（

（

）

）

alphabet
kana reading

years
Tel:

Address（〒
Tel（home）:

w NameLocation

Amount:q Contact

）

3rd

2nd

Landlord´s nameReal estate
agent

）

Department of company / school:

F・ M age（
F・ M age（
F・ M age（
F・ M age（
Relationship to you （1. Spouse）kana reading

36 74

）

-

4. Co-occupants）

E-mail:y Income

If you are dispatched to another work site, where?
Tel:（

Address（〒Name, sex and age

Tel (home):w Name）Tel:

2.Junior college
3.Graduate school
Type of school 1.College(if you are a student) 4.Vocational school 5.Japanese language school 6.Other
If you have worked at your present employer for less than a year, where and how long
did you work at your previous employer?
Name of previous employer:
Length of employment:
years
months

2. Applicant
q Contact

（

Name

e

apartment number:Monthly rent:Management charge:

2

3. Place of work or studyAge（e Date of birthyear＊r Languages
spoken

1stRelationship tot applicant

1.Family
2.Relative
4.Company-related 5.School-related (excluding students)y Place of
employment

Name of office
Address（〒

2nd

3rd

Tel:
-

）

）

（

3.Friend
6.Other）If you are dispatched to another work site, where?
Tel:（）
How long employed there:years＊u Number of years in Japan

years i Income before tax

yen / year
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4（2）
Important Points Explanation of Property to be Leased

6. Emergency contact information
q Contactinformationw NameAddress（〒-）

Tel（home）:（）

Tel（mobile）:（）

Important Points Explanation of Property to be LeasedTel（office）
:

（

Date

Name

）

The following details on the property have been written in accordance with Article 35 of theReal Estate Act. Please ensure you completely understand all of these essential points.

alphabet

Name of company:kana readinge Relationshipto youName of representative:

1.Family

2.Relative

3.Friend

Real estate agent:

4.Company-related 5.School-related (excluding students) 6.Other

License number:
Date license was issued:

Points to be aware of:
1. Your application is liable to be rejected if you make any false statements.
2. This application form must be filled out personally by the (prospective) tenant.
3. You cannot become a tenant unless you make the application personally. You cannot sublet.
4. Your application will not be automatically accepted, and reasons for refusal will not begiven.
5. We may contact your place of employment or school to confirm you are employed orattend as stated in your application.
6. We will contact your guarantor to confirm their consent.
＊The following is to be filled out by the real estate company
Licensed by Prefectural Governor（（ Name of agency）
year

Identification

Passport / Non-Japanese registration card / Other（month

Remarks

3 8 76

Designated agent

Registration No.

for this transaction

Place ofbusiness

Designated agent (Section2, Article 34)

Tel:

（

）

（

）

Representative ・ Agent

Name
Location
Property

Staff in charge

day

seal

Name

）

Date of application

Apartment No.
Floor area）

㎡ (official record:㎡)

Type and construction
Name and address of landlord

Referring agency,
if anyTel:

Provisional dateof contract

year

month

day

Provisional dateof move in

year

month

day

Notes:

seal（

Ⅰ Items Directly Related to the Property in Question
1. Items recorded in the registry）

Details of ownership(Landlord)
Owner

Items related torights of ownership

Items related to rights
other than ownership(Renter)

Name:
Address:
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2. Main legal restrictions
Title of Act

Inside tsunami warning zone

Summary of restrictions

Are asbestos usage survey results on record?

Facilities ready for immediate use
public・private・well

Electricity
Gas

Not inside tsunami warning zone

10. Description of asbestos usage survey

3. Water, electricity, gas and sewerage supply

Water

6

9. Is the building inside a tsunami warning zone?

city・propane

Sewerage

Projected future services

Notes

year

month

day public・private・well

year

month

day

year

month

day city・propane

year

month

day

Yes

No

Yes

No

Contents of asbestos usage survey

11. Description of earthquake resistance study
Has an earthquake resistance study been performed?
Contents of earthquake resistance study

4. Shape and structure when completion (in case of unfinished buildings)
Shape and structure

Ⅱ Items Regarding Transaction Conditions

Structure and finishes of components, interior and exterior

1. Charges other than rent
AmountFacility installation and structure

Purpose1
2

5. Summary of results of inspection of building conditions (for an existing building)Inspection of building conditions conducted?

Yes

No

Summary of results of inspection of building conditions

3
4
2. Cancellation of contract

6. State of repair of facilities (in case of completed buildings)
Facility

Existing

Type

Other

KitchenToiletBathWater heater

3. Compensation for damages or breach of contract

Gas stove
Heating/air conditioning

7. Is property within a developed residential land disaster prevention zone?
Inside residential land disaster prevention zone

Outside residential land disaster prevention zone

8. Is property within a landslide disaster warning zone?
Inside a landslide disaster warning zone78

4. Summary of guarantee system for repayment of any returnable deposits
Whether or not deposits are guaranteed

Outside a landslide disaster warning zone

Yes

・

No

Procedure if guarantee system is resorted to79

7PeriodFrom year     month     day     
Toyear     month     day     Regular Rental Contract     years     months

Fixed-term Rental Contract
Lifelong Lease Contract

Details
regardingrenewal1. Details of bond (under Article 35-2 of the Real Estate Act)
(1) If not a member of the Real Estate Transaction Guarantee Association
Office where bond is deposited
Name

Location

6. Limitations on use
Limitations on
use of property

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Ⅲ Other Items

5. Contract period and renewal(2) If a member of the Real Estate Transaction Guarantee Association
Limits to exclusive areas in buildings
under multiple ownership

Limitations onother uses

Other

Real EstateTransaction
Guarantee
Association

Name
Address
Location of office

Office where bond is deposited
Name
Location

7. Return of security deposit

When you fill out this form, you should be aware of the following:① Regarding I. 1.
In the column headed “Items related to rights of ownership,” enter the ownership-related items
recorded in the registry’s “Landlord” column: e.g. special agreement on buying back, provisional
registration, notice of registration and distress.
② Regarding I. 2.
8. Property management
Name(of agent)(Registration No. under Article 46, Paragraph
1, Subparagraph 2 of the Act on Advancementof Proper Condominium Management orregistration no. under Article 5, Paragraph
1, Subparagraph 2 of the Rental Residential
Property Manager Registration Regulations)

Address of main officePick out the applicable legislation from below and enter it under the column “Title of legislation,” andbriefly state the restrictions under the law in the column of “Summary of restrictions.”
New Residential Area
Development Act

New Urban Infrastructure
Improvement Act

Distribution Business
Area Improvement Act③ Regarding I. 3.
In the column headed “Notes,” enter any charges for use of facilities.
④ Regarding I. 6.
The facilities entered in the “Facility” column are examples for a residential building. For commercial
property, add facilities important for the type of business, such as air-conditioning and elevators.
⑤ Regarding II. 5.
State clearly which contract applies to the property: regular or fixed-term rental contract, or the lifelong
lease contract.
⑥ If there is not enough space in any column, write on a separate sheet, noting the corresponding
column heading and item number on the form.

8081Date prepared

Building

Building

Residence of :Address

Residence No.
Site No.

(If multi-family dwelling)

Name ofcondominium etc.

Type of structure□ WoodenFloorsAboveground:floor(s)/underground:floor(s)Room No.

□ Steel frame

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No.

□ Other（e.g., mixed structure）

Date of this inspection
Category of inspection□ Detached residence□ Multi-family dwelling etc.（□ Detached type

□ Y

□N

Inspected components related tostructures for keeping out rainwater etc.

Degradation etc.

Note: Cross out
any components
not present in thesubject building
with two lines.

Degradation etc.

Y

N

Could not be
investigatedY

N

Foundation

□

□

□

Exterior walls

□

□

□

Base and floor assembly

□

□

□

Eaves

□

□

□

Floor

□

□

□

Balcony□□□

Pillars and beams

□

□

□

Interior walls

□

□

□

Exterior walls and eaves

□

□

□

Ceilings□□□

Could not be
investigatedBalcony□□□

Roof truss

□

□

□

Interior walls

□

□

□

Roof

□

□

□

Ceilings□□□

Roof truss

□

□

□

（Termite damage）

□

□

□

（Rot, corrosion）

□

□

□

□

□

□

□

□

□

Other

（Inspection of reinforcement
arrangements）（Concrete compression
strength）

Name of inspector

Residence No.
Site No.

(If multi-family dwelling)

Name ofcondominium etc.

Type of structure

Room No.

No.

□ Steel-reinforced concreate structure □ Steel-frame reinforced concreate structure□ Other(e.g., mixed structure)
Aboveground:floor(s)/underground:
Total floor area㎡
floor(s)Presence of any
degradation etc.

□ Detached residence□ Multi-family dwelling etc.（□ Detached type

□ Building type）

Any degradation etc. based on standards for inspection ofbuilding conditions? (Also fill out “Presence of any degradation
etc. of individual components” below.)

Degradation etc.

Note: Cross out
any components
not present in thesubject building
with two lines.

□N

Inspected components related tostructures for keeping out rainwater etc.

Inspected components related to key
structures for structural resilience

Presence of any
degradation etc.
of individualcomponents

□ Y

Y

N

Foundation

□

□

□

Floor

□

□

Pillars and beams□□

Exterior walls

Degradation etc.
Y

N

Exterior walls

□

□

□

□

Interior walls

□

□

□

□

Ceilings

□

□

□

Roof

□

□

□

Could not be
investigated

□

□

□

Balcony and common corridor □□□Interior walls

□

□

□

Ceilings

□

□

□

□

□

□

□

□

□

Could not be
investigated

Other（Inspection of reinforcement
arrangements）（Concrete compression strength）

Name of inspector□ Class I□ Class II□ Wooden structure□ Minister’s registration□ Governor’s registration

Governor’s registration

No.

No.

Inspection of building
conditions conducted byInspection of building
conditions conducted by82

Name of agency
training inspector andcompletion certificate
No.
Type of architect
qualification
Architect registration
No.
Name of affiliatedofficeArchitectural officeregistration No.

Address

Category of inspection□ Building type）

Any degradation etc. based on standards for inspection ofbuilding conditions? (Also fill out “Presence of any degradation
etc. of individual components” below.)
Inspected components related to key
structures for structural resilience

Presence of any
degradation etc.
of individualcomponents

Residence of :Date of this inspection

Inspection of building conditions

Inspection of building conditions

Presence of any
degradation etc.

Date prepared

Building

Floors㎡

Total floor area

Steel-reinforced concrete
construction etc.

Summary of results of inspection of building conditions(for use in explanation of important matters)

Building

9(Wooden/steel-frame
construction)

Summary of results of inspection of building conditions(for use in explanation of important matters)

Name of agency
training inspector andcompletion certificate
No.
Type of architect
qualification
Architect registration
No.
Name of affiliatedofficeArchitectural officeregistration No.

□ Class I□ Class II□ Wooden structure□ Minister’s registration□ Governor’s registration

Governor’s registration

No.

No.

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Regular Rental Housing Contract-Standard Type
（3）
Heading（2）Contract period
Strat date

Regular Rental Housing Contract-Standard TypeEnd date

Wooden-built
Non-wooden built()-stories

day

years

）

months㎡ [not included at left]）

Exclusive (flush・non-flush)/Shared (flush・non-flush)

Bank name:Dayof every Bank
Type of account: Futsu (ordinary)month for the current/ transfer, Toza (current)
following month’s rent direct
Account No.:
debit,
Account name:Dayof every orTransfer fees borne by: landlord/month for the current/ intenantfollowing month’s fee person Where to pay:equivalent tomonths’ rent

yen;

Other
lump-sumpayment（4）Landlord and management
Landlord(Company name/representative)
Manager(Company name/representative)

Address:						Zip-code:

Name:						Tel:Address:						Zip-code:
Name: 						
Tel:Rental housing manager registration No.: Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism () No.

Property

Note : Fill out the following if the landlord does not own the building.
Owner of the

Address:						Zip-code:building

Name:						Tel:（5）Tenant and Co-occupants
Tenant・Name

Directly connected to water mains･Tank･WellYes (public sewerage･septic tank)･No
units（space No.：）

units（space No.：）

units（space No.：）

Co-occupantsAge:		
Age:		
Age:			yearsAge:		
Tel:
Total:
Address: 						 Zip-code:Name:

copies）

Yes (city gas･propane gas)･No

Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N

Security
deposityen

How to pay

Other）LDK･DK･K / One room /

Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y / N （Key No.
Y/N
Y/N
(
)A

Commonservice fee

Due dateFee for use of
attached facilities

remodeling in（㎡（Balcony:

Electricity capacity
Gas
Water
Sewerage
Parking
Motorcycle parking
Bicycle parking
Storage
Private garden

year

units

Floor
layout （ToiletBathShowerBath sink
Space for washing machine
Water heater
Gas stove/electric stove/IH stove
Air conditioning/heating
Lighting fixtures included
Automatic lock
Terrestrial digital TV/CATVInternet
Mailbox
Parcel delivery box
Key

Date of completion

Major

Numberof units

Detached house

Structure

Name, address, etc. of the building

84

Terraced apartment

Other

Facilities included

month

yen

Apartment

Facilities

year

Rent

Address

Area

day

Rent/common service fee

Name

Apartment
numbermonth（3）Rent and other fees

（1）Purpose of lease

Type of building

year

Name:			Name:			Name:			

years
years
years
persons

Contact in case Name:of emergency Tel:
Relationship to tenant:（6）Guarantee provided by rental liability guarantee firm
Guarantee provided
by rental liability
guarantee firm

Address:						Zip-code:
Company name: 					
Tel:Rental liability guarantee firm reg. No.: Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism ( ) No.
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Article 1. Contract formation

stipulated in Article 15, or if there are any other defaults of(hereafter called the “Tenant”) have formed the rental housing

amount of such liabilities by deducting it from the security

The lessor (hereafter called the “Landlord”) and the renter
agreement (hereafter called the “Contract”) for the lease(hereafter called the “Property”) specified in (1) above.

Article 2. Contract period and renewal
1. The period of the Contract is specified in (2) above.
2. The Landlord and the Tenant can renew the Contract by
mutual agreement.
Article 3. Purpose of use
The Tenant must use the Property only as a residence.
Article 4. Rent
1. The Tenant must pay rent to the Landlord in accordancewith (3) above.
2. The rent for a period less than one month is prorated on thebasis of one month being 30 days.
3. T he Landlord and the Tenant can revise the rent by
mutual agreement if the amount of the rent has become
unreasonable due to the following factors.
i. T he rent becomes unreasonable due to an increase/decrease of taxes and other charges/on the land or
building;ii. Increase/decrease of the land or building prices or otherfluctuations in economic conditions; andiii. W hen the rent is inappropriate compared with the rent ofsimilar buildings in the vicinity.
Article 5. Common service fee
1. The Tenant shall pay a fee for common services such as
lighting, fuel, water supply, sewerage, cleaning, etc., which
are necessary for the maintenance and management ofcommon space such as stairs, corridors, etc. (hereafterin this clause called “Maintenance and Management
Expenses”).
2. The common service fee should be paid as specified in (3)above.
3. The common service fee for a period less than one monthis prorated on the basis of one month being 30 days.
4. T he Landlord and the Tenant can revise the common
service fee by mutual agreement if the amount becomes
unreasonable due to an increase/decrease of theMaintenance and Management Expenses.
Article 6. Security Deposit
1. The Tenant shall pay a security deposit specified in (3)above to the Landlord to cover any liabilities arising fromthe Contract.
2. T he Landlord may use the security deposit to pay any
unpaid liabilities of the Tenant arising under the Contract.
The Tenant may not demand to use the security deposit tooffset any such liabilities before moving out.
3. The Landlord must refund promptly the whole amount of
the security deposit when the Tenant vacates the Property.
However, if there are any unpaid rent or repair costs
incurred to return the property to its original condition as86

liabilities under the Contract, the Landlord can repay thedeposit.

4. In the above case, the Landlord must present a breakdownof the amount of liabilities deducted from the deposit.

Article 7. Exclusion of antisocial forces
1. The Landlord and the Tenant hereby pledge each of thefollowing to each other.
i. That they themselves do not qualify as organized crime,
companies related to organized crime, sokaiya racketeers,or similar parties, or members thereof (referred tocollectively hereinafter as “antisocial forces”).
ii. That their officers (this refers to employees executing
business operations, directors, executive officers, andsimilar parties) do not qualify as antisocial forces.
iii. That they are not allowing antisocial forces to use theirname to conclude this Contract.
iv. That they will not engage in any of the following acts,
either themselves or through use of a third party:
A. Acts of threatening speech or behavior or violence
toward the other party
B. Acts of impeding the other’s business or damaging
its trust through use of fraud or intimidation
2. The Tenant may not transfer the right of lease, nor sublease
the Property in whole or in part to antisocial forces,
regardless of whether or not the Landlord has consented
thereto.
Article 8. Prohibited or restricted acts
1. The Tenant shall not transfer the right of lease, nor sublease
the Property in whole or a part without the Landlord’s
written consent.
2. The Tenant shall not enlarge, remodel or move the Property,
or install artifacts in the Property without the Landlord’s
written consent.
3. When using the Property, the Tenant shall not do anything
listed in Table 1.
4. When using the Property, the Tenant shall not do anything
listed in Table 2 without the Landlord’s written consent.
5. W hen using the Property, the Tenant shall notify theLandlord before doing anything listed in Table 3.
Article 9. Repairs during the term of the Contract
1. The Landlord is responsible for repairs necessary for the
Tenant to use the Property. The Tenant must pay the costof such repairs as caused by the Tenant, while the Landlord
must pay the cost of other such repairs.
2. T he Landlord shall inform the Tenant before doing any
repairs. The Tenant cannot refuse permission to carry out
such repairs without good reason.
3. T he Tenant shall notify the Landlord of any necessary
repairs it has identified in the Property and consult with theLandlord on the necessity of such repairs.
4. The Tenant may carry out repairs covered by a notice as
described in the preceding paragraph if the Landlord has
failed to conduct such repairs without good reason despite

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the fact that the necessity of such repairs is recognized.

The costs of such repairs shall be handled as described in

4. If either the Tenant has violated any of the rules under
Article 7, Paragraph 2 or has committed any of the acts

Paragraph 1.

listed under items 6-8 of Table 1, then the Tenant may

5. In addition to demanding repairs from the Landlord as

described in Paragraph 1, the Tenant can carry out repairs

listed in Table 4 itself. When the Tenant carries out repairs
itself, it shall bear the costs of such repairs and shall notneed to notify or obtain the consent of the Landlord.

Article 10. Cancellation of the Contract
1. If the Tenant fails to pay the following and, in spite of theLandlord’s due notice, does not fulfill Tenant’s obligations
within a certain period, the Landlord can cancel theContract.
i. Rent as specified in Article 4, Paragraph 1;ii. Common service fees as specified in Article 5, Paragraph2; andiii. Expenses for which the Tenant is liable as specified in
Article 9, Paragraph 1.
2. If the Tenant does not adhere to any of the following rules,
the Landlord presses the Tenant to perform its obligations
within a reasonable period of time and the Tenant fails to
do so within that period of time, and the Landlord therefore
is unable to continue the Contract, then the Landlord cancancel the Contract.
i. To use the Property only as a residence as stated in Article
3;ii. Rules specified in Article 8 (not including those specified
in Paragraph 3 of that Article related to the acts describedunder items 6-8 of Table 1)iii. Other rules for the Tenant to observe as specified in theContract.
3. I f either the Landlord or the Tenant meets any of thedescriptions below, then the other party may cancel theContract without prior notice.
i. When it is clear that the party has violated the pledges
under the subparagraphs of Article 7, Paragraph 1
ii. When it or its directors qualify as antisocial forces after
conclusion of the Contract

cancel the Contract without prior notice.
Article 11. Cancellation by the Tenant

1. The Tenant can cancel the Contract by giving at least 30
days’ notice to the Landlord.
2. The Tenant may move out earlier by paying 30 days’ worthof rent after notifying the Landlord of the cancellation of theContract.
Article 12. R eduction of rent due to partial loss of theProperty etc.
1. If a part of the Property has become unusable due to lossor other reason for which the Tenant was not responsible,
then the Rent shall be reduced in amount in accordancewith the percentage of the Property that has become
unusable. In such a case, the Landlord and the Tenant shalldiscuss necessary matters such as the extent and periodof the rent reduction.
2. T he Tenant may cancel the Contract if a part of theProperty has become unusable due to loss or other reason
and the remaining portion alone is not sufficient to satisfy
the Tenant’s purpose of leasing the Property.
Article 13. Termination of the Contract
If the entirety of the Property has become unusable due toloss or other reason, then the Contract shall terminate as aresult.
Article 14. Vacating
1. T he Tenant shall move out of the Property before theContract expires (or immediately if the Contract is canceledunder any provision of Article 10).
2. T he Tenant shall notify the Landlord in advance whenplanning to move out.

When using a Contract with a guarantor, revise (6) and Article17 as shown below.
（6）Joint and several guarantor and limit of guarante
Joint and several
guarantor
Limit

Address:				

Zip code:

Name: 				Tel:Article 17. Joint and several guarantor
1. T he joint and several guarantor (hereafter called the“Guarantor”) shall, jointly and severally with the Tenant, bear
any liabilities of the Tenant arising under this Contract. The
same shall apply upon renewal of the Contract.
2. The liabilities borne by the Guarantor under the preceding
paragraph shall not exceed the limit amount indicated under(6) above and in the space for signing and sealing of theContract.

3. In the event of the death of the Tenant or the Guarantor, theprincipal of the liabilities borne by the Guarantor shall be
fixed.
4. As requested by the Guarantor, the Landlord must provide
to the Guarantor, without delay, information on matterssuch as the amount of all liabilities of the Tenant, including
the state of payment of rent, common service fees, etc.,
amounts in arrears, and amounts of compensation fordamages.

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Article 15. Restoration to original condition upon vacating

1. T he Tenant shall restore the Property to its original

condition restoration, excluding wear and tear caused bynormal use and aging of the Property. However, the Tenant
shall not need to restore damage for reasons for which it
was not responsible.

2. Upon vacating of the Property, the Landlord and the Tenant
shall discuss the details and methods of restoration of theproperty to its original condition to be carried out by the
Tenant pursuant to the provisions of Table 5, including any
special provisions established at the time of concluding theContract.
Article 16. Entry
1. The Landlord can enter the Property, with prior consent of
the Tenant, when it is necessary for property management
such as maintenance of the structure.
2. T he Tenant, without good reason, cannot refuse theLandlord entry for property management purposes.
3. P rospective tenants accompanied by the Landlord caninspect the Property with the prior consent of the Tenant.
4. To prevent the spread of fire or in any other emergencies,
the Landlord can enter the Property without prior consent
of the Tenant. When entering in the absence of the Tenant,the Landlord must notify the Tenant later that he/she hasentered.
Article 17. Guarantee provided by rental liability guarantee
firmWhen using a guarantee provided by a rental liability
guarantee firm, the details of the guarantee provided by therental liability guarantee firm shall be as stipulated separately,
and the Landlord and the Tenant must complete thenecessary procedures for use of such guarantees at the timeof concluding the Contract.
Article 18. Discussion
If there arise any doubts about items not specified in theContract or about the interpretation of the Contract, theLandlord and the Tenant shall discuss and solve them in goodfaith in accordance with the Civil Code and other regulations
and customs.
Article 19. Special contract clause
The special provisions of the Contract, other than those
stipulated through Article 18, are as follows:

Ladlord :Tenant :88(Seal)(Seal)

Table 1 (related to Article 8, Paragraph 3)
i. Manufacture or storage of guns, swords, explosives, or
flammable and dangerous items;ii. Bringing in or installation of large safes and other heavy
items;

iii. Pouring of corrosive liquids into the drains;iv. Playing television, stereo, piano, etc., at high volume;andv. K eeping animals that could clearly be a nuisance toneighbors, such as fierce animals and poisonous snakes.
vi. Providing the Property for use as an office or other baseof activities of antisocial forces.
vii. Causing nearby residents or passersby to feel uneasethrough engaging in markedly vulgar or violent speechor behavior or expressions of force in the Property or its
vicinity.
viii. P ermitting antisocial forces to reside or repeatedly
enter the Property.
Table 2 (related to Article 8, Paragraph 4)
i. Placing items in the common areas, such as stairs andcorridors;ii. Posting signboards, posters, and other advertisements inthe common areas, such as stairs and corridors; andiii. Keeping dogs, cats, and other animals (excluding thoselisted on the Table 1, item v.) which cause a nuisanceto neighbors, but excluding ornamental small birds andfish.
Table 3 (related to Article 8, Paragraph 5)
i. Living with person(s) other than those specified in (5)above, excluding children born during the period of thecontract; andii. B eing absent from the Property for more than one
consecutive month.

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Table 5 (related to Article 15)

Conditions of restoration to original condition
Except as stipulated under “Exceptional Special Provisions” under II below, the conditions of restoration of the Property to its
original condition shall conform to the thinking of general principles on restoration of rental residences to their original condition.
That is,- Wear and tear caused by the willful acts or negligence of the Tenant, violation of its duty to perform the due diligence of a goodmanager, or other use beyond the bounds of ordinary methods of use shall be paid for by the Tenant. However, the Tenant
shall not be required to pay for damage due to earthquakes or other cases of force majeure, damage caused by a third party
unrelated to the Tenant, such as upstairs residents, or similar damage.
- The Landlord shall pay for natural deterioration and wear and tear (aging) of the building, facilities, etc. and wear and teararising from normal use by the Tenant (ordinary wear and tear).
While the specific details of the above shall be as stipulated in Table 1 and Table 2 to “Trouble Regarding Restoration to OriginalCondition and Related Guidelines (2nd Ed.)” issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, they aresummarized under I below.

I. Conditions of restoration of the Property to its original condition(However, where an agreement has been reached as described under II, Exceptional Special Provisions, below regarding details
in violation of Article 90 of the Civil Code and Article 8, Article 8-2, Article 9, and Article 10 of the Consumer Contract Act, thecontent thereof shall apply.)
1. Landlord’s and Tenant’s responsibilities for repairs
Landlord’s responsibility

Tenant’s responsibility
Floors (tatami, flooring, carpet, etc.)

1. Flipping over and resurfacing of tatami mats (for use by
the next tenant in cases free of any particular damage)
2. Waxing flooring
3. Dents and traces of furniture on floors and carpets
4. Discoloration of tatami mats and fading of flooring (dueto sunlight, rain leaks resulting from structural flaws in
the building, etc.)

1. Carpet stains due to spilled drinks etc., mold (due tocauses such as insufficient care after a spill)
2. Rust marks beneath the refrigerator (soiling or otherdamage to the floor due to failure to address rust)
3. Scratches resulting from moving in or out or similar acts
4. F ading of flooring (due to rain water entering theProperty as a result of carelessness by the Tenant)

1. Darkening of wall surfaces behind TVs, refrigerators,
etc. (so-called electrical burns)
2. Traces of posters and pictures on the walls
3. H oles in the walls etc. due to thumbtacks, pins, etc.
(to an extent that does not require replacement of theunderlying boards)
4. Screw holes and traces on the walls due to installationof air-conditioning (property of the Tenant)
5. C loth discoloration (due to natural causes such as
sunlight)

1. Kitchen soiling due to negligence in everyday cleaningby the Tenant (adherence of soot or oil due to poorcleanup after use)
2. Mold or stains that spread due to a lack of care of the
Tenant for condensation (corrosion of walls etc. due tofailure to notify the Landlord and failure to take care ofcondensation through means such as wiping it off)
3. Corrosion of walls due to water leaks from a cooler left
unaddressed by the Tenant
4. S tains and odors from tobacco smoke etc. (cloth
discoloration or persistent odors caused by smoking orother causes)
5. Tack and nail holes in walls etc. (those resulting fromhanging heavy articles, to an extent that requires
replacement of the underlying boards)
6. Traces of lighting fixtures installed by the Tenant directlyon the ceilings
7. Intentional damage such as graffiti

Walls, ceilings (cloth etc.)

Table 4 (related to Article 9, Paragraph 5)
Replacing fuses
Replacing faucet washers and gaskets
Replacing plugs and chains in the bathroom and elsewhere
Replacing light bulbs and fluorescent lamps
Other minor repairs

Fixtures etc., sliding doors, pillars etc.

1. Replacement of screens (for use by the next tenant in 1. S cratches to pillars etc. and odors caused by a pet(scratches to pillars, cloth, etc. or persistent odors
cases free of any particular damage)caused by a pet)
2. Glass damaged by earthquakes
3. Breakage of wired glass (natural breakage due to the 2. Intentional damage such as graffiti
structure thereof)
Facilities etc.
1. Thorough house cleaning by a professional service (whenthe Tenant has conducted regular cleaning)
2. Internal cleaning of air-conditioning (free from persistentodors such as those from tobacco smoke)
3. Disinfection (kitchen, toilets)
4. Replacement of bathtub, bathtub cover, etc. (for use by
the next tenant in cases free of damage etc.)
5. Replacement of locks and keys (in cases free of lockdamage or loss of keys)
6. Damaged or unusable equipment or machinery (due to
useful life of machinery)

1. Oil soiling and soot in location of gas stove, vent, etc.
(soiling resulting from failure of the Tenant to clean andcare for such facilities)
2. I ncrustation, mold, etc. in bath, toilet, or bathroom
sink(soiling resulting from failure of the Tenant to clean
and care for such facilities)
3. Damage to facilities due to inappropriate everyday careor misuse
4. Replacement of locks and keys due to lock damage orloss of keys
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2. Units of Tenant’s responsibility

Units of Tenant’s responsibility

Subject

FloorsRepairs to damaged portions

Tatami mats

CarpetingCushionflooring

Flooring

In principle, per mat.
If multiple mats are damaged, the numberof damaged mats (flipping or resurfacing
determined depending on extent ofdamage)Consideration of passage of time etc.
(Tatami mat surfaces)
No consideration for passage of time.

If damaged in multiple spots, entire room

(Tatami floors, carpeting, cushion flooring)
Share of costs calculated based on aresidual value of 1 yen after 6 years.

In principle, per square meter
If damaged in multiple spots, entire room

(Flooring)
No consideration for passage of time inrepairs.
(When replacing flooring due to damage
in its entirety, share of costs calculated
based on a residual value of 1 yen after
the useful life of the building.)

Sliding doors

Per door(Sliding doors, shoji paper)No consideration for passage of time.

Facilities, etc.

(Sliding doors, shoji fixtures; pillars)
No consideration for passage of time.

Equipment andmachinery

Cost of repaired portion or replacement(Equipment and machinery)
Share of costs calculated by estimatinga straight line (or curve) with a residual
value of 1 yen at the end of the useful life.

Locks and keys

Repaired portion
If key lost, includes cylinder replacement

No consideration for passage of time incases of loss of keys. Tenant pays cost of
replacement.

Per portion, or for entire residence

No consideration for passage of time.
Tenant pays costs of cleaning for relevant
portions or the entire residence for which
it failed to carry out normal cleaning.

Ordinary
cleaning*

Per pillar

Pillars

Cleaning* Only in casesof neglect ofordinary cleaning
and cleaning uponvacating

Share of costs paid by Tenant and passage of time for facilities etc. (in cases of depreciation by the straight-line method
over useful lives of six and eight years)
Share of costs paid by Tenant (when liable for restoration to original condition)（％）100
90
80
70

Unit

Subject portion

Unit price (in yen)

FloorsCeilings, walls

Fixtures, pillars

CommonFacilities etc.

Repairs todamaged portions

It is considered appropriate for the Tenant
to pay the cost of cleaning or replacement
for the entire room only if the cloth on theentire room is stained or has a persistentodor due to smoking or other causes.

Return ofkeys

Repairs to damaged
portions

Fixtures, pillars

Stains andodors due totobacco smoke
etc.

(Enter subject portions, units, and unit prices [in yen] for the property.)(Walls [cloth])
Share of costs calculated based on aresidual value of 1 yen after 6 years.

Repairs tofacilities

Walls, ceilings (cloth)

While per square meter is preferable,
when unavoidable the Tenant shall pay
the cost of replacement for the entire
surface of the wall including the portion
damaged by the Tenant.

Walls (cloth)18

3 Estimated units for restoration to original condition

Entrance, hallway

KitchenBathroom,bath sink, toilet

Other

Notes:The unit prices shown above are rough estimates, intended to achieve a mutual understanding of estimated costs
between the Tenant and the Landlord at the time of occupancy.
Accordingly, at the time of vacating, construction to restore the Property to its original condition shall be conducted at
the construction prices discussed by the Tenant and the Landlord with consideration for matters such as fluctuationsin prices and stocks of materials, the extent of damage, and construction methods used.

II. Exceptional special provisions

General principles regarding costs related to restoration of the Property to its original condition are provided above. However, as
exceptions to the above the Tenant hereby agrees to pay the costs indicated below (as long as such payment would not violate
Article 90 of the Civil Code or Article 8, Article 8-2, Article 9, and Article 10 of the Consumer Contract Act).
(In the parentheses below, indicate the reason why the Tenant will pay, on an exceptional basis, costs that ordinarily should be
paid by the Landlord.)

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・

50
40
30

Ladlord :Tenant :20
10(Seal)(Seal)

Years passed

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (Years)

90

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To be signed and sealed below

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the following Landlord and the Tenant have signed and affixed theirseals to the Contract in duplicate, each party retaining one sealed copy.

			
			

			
			

Zip-code:

Name:								Tel.:Address:

Seal

Zip-code:

Name:								
Tel.:

Seal

Real estate					Governor/Minister of Land,			
License No. []Infrastructure, Transport and										Tourism ()

NameAddress

Apartment
Type of building

Area

Broker		Agent		Address:
			

Name:

			

Registered real estate broker

Reg. No. [Seal] Governor No.

Property			Representative						Facilities									Name			 Seal

When using a Contract with a guarantor, revise the signature/seal space as shown below.
1. Replace "IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the following Landlord and the Tenant have signed and affixed theirseals to the Contract in duplicate, each party retaining one sealed copy." with "IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the following Landlord and the Tenant have signed and affixed their seals to the Contract in triplicate, andthe Tenant and the Guarantor have signed and affixed their seals to the Guarantee Contract on the above
obligations of the Tenant in triplicate, each party retaining one sealed copy of each."
2. Add the following in the space for the Tenant:

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Guarantor:
Address:
Zip code:
Name: 										Tel.:Maximum amount:

Facilities included
Seal

Detached house
Other

Apartment
numberNo.

Terraced apartment

Wooden-built
Non-wooden built()-stories
units

year
remodeling in（

Floor
layout （㎡（Balcony:

ToiletBathShowerBath sink
Space for washing machine
Water heater
Gas stove/electric stove/IH stove
Air conditioning/heating
Lighting fixtures included
Automatic lock
Terrestrial digital TV/CATVInternet
Mailbox
Parcel delivery box
Key
Electricity capacity
Gas
Water
Sewerage
Parking
Motorcycle parking
Bicycle parking
Storage
Private garden

Date of completion

Major

Numberof units

Tenant		（1）Purpose of lease

day

Address:

Heading

Structure

Landlord		monthsFixed-term Rental Housing Contract-Standard Type

Name, address, etc. of the building

Date: years

20

Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract-Standard Type（4））

）LDK･DK･K / One room /㎡ [not included at left]）

Exclusive (flush・non-flush)/Shared (flush・non-flush)

Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
(

（Key No.

・

copies）)A

Yes (city gas･propane gas)･No

Directly connected to water mains･Tank･WellYes (public sewerage･septic tank)･No

Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N

units（space No.：）

units（space No.：）

units（space No.：

）

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（2）Contract period
Strat dateEnd date

year

month

day

year

month

day

years

months（3）Rent and other fees

Rent/common service fee
Rent

yen
Commonservice fee
Security
deposityen

Due date

How to pay

Bank name:Dayof every Bank
Type of account: Futsu (ordinary)month for the current/ transfer, Toza (current)
following month’s rent direct
Account No.:
debit,
Account name:Dayof every orTransfer fees borne by: landlord/month for the current/ intenantfollowing month’s fee person Where to pay:equivalent tomonths’ rent

Fee for use of
attached facilities

yen;

Other
lump-sumpayment

Other（4）Landlord and management
Landlord(Company name/representative)
Manager(Company name/representative)

Address:						Zip-code:

Name:						Tel:Note : Fill out the following if the landlord does not own the building.
Address:						Zip-code:building

Name:						Tel:（5）Tenant and co-Cccupants
TenantName

Co-occupantsAge:		
Age:		
Age:			yearsAge:		
Tel:
Total:
Address: 						 Zip-code:
Name:

Name:			Name:			Name:			

years
years
years
persons

Contact in case Name:of emergency Tel:
Relationship to tenant:（6）Guarantee provided by rental liability guarantee firm
Guarantee provided
by rental liability
guarantee firm
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Article 2. Contract period and renewal
1. The period of the Contract is specified in (2) above.
2. The Contract expires at the end of the contract period as
specified above and shall not be renewed. However, theLandlord and the Tenant can agree and conclude a newlease contract (hereafter called the “Renewed Contract”)
starting from the day following the expiry of the originalContract.
3. To terminate this agreement, the Landlord shall give theTenant written notice of termination during the 6-12 months
before the termination of the Contract (hereafter called the“Period of Notice”) as specified in Paragraph 1.
4. The Landlord cannot insist on terminating the lease without
notifying the Tenant as specified in the above, and theTenant can continue renting the Property even after the endof the contract period mentioned in Paragraph 1. However,if the Landlord notifies the Tenant after the Period of Notice
is over, the lease will be terminated 6 months after that
notice.
Article 3. Purpose of use
The Tenant must use the Property only as a residence.

Address:						Zip-code:
Name: 						
Tel:Rental housing manager registration No.: Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism () No.

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Article 1. Contract formation
The lessor (hereafter called the “Landlord”) and the renter(hereafter called the “Tenant”) have formed the rental housing
agreement (hereafter called the “Contract”) in accordancewith Article 38 of the Leasehold and Rental Housing Act(hereafter called “Act”), regarding the object of lease (hereafter
called the “Property”) specified in (1) above.

Address:						Zip-code:
Company name: 					
Tel:Rental liability guarantee firm reg. No.: Minister of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism ( ) No.

Article 4. Rent
1. The Tenant must pay rent to the Landlord in accordancewith (3) above.
2. The rent for a period less than one month is prorated on thebasis of one month being 30 days.
3. T he Landlord and the Tenant can revise the rent by
mutual agreement if the amount of the rent has become
unreasonable due to the following factors.
i. T he rent becomes unreasonable due to an increase/decrease of taxes and other charges/on the land or
building;ii. Increase/decrease of the land or building prices or otherfluctuations in economic conditions; andiii. When the rent is inappropriate compared with the rent ofsimilar buildings in the vicinity.
Article 5. Common service fee
1. The Tenant shall pay a fee for common services such as
lighting, fuel, water supply, sewerage, cleaning, etc., which
are necessary for the maintenance and management ofcommon space such as stairs, corridors, etc. (hereafterin this clause called “Maintenance and Management
Expenses”).
2. The common service fee should be paid as specified in (3)above.
3. The common service fee for a period less than one monthis prorated on the basis of one month being 30 days.
4. T he Landlord and the Tenant can revise the common
service fee by mutual agreement if the amount becomes

unreasonable due to an increase/decrease of theMaintenance and Management Expenses.
Article 6. Security Deposit
1. T he Tenant shall pay a security deposit specified in (3)above to the Landlord to cover any liabilities arising fromthe Contract.
2. T he Landlord may use the security deposit to pay any
unpaid liabilities of the Tenant arising under the Contract.
The Tenant may not demand to use the security deposit tooffset any such liabilities before moving out.
3. The Landlord must refund promptly the whole amount of
the security deposit when the Tenant vacates the Property.
However, if there are any unpaid rent or repair costs
incurred to return the property to its original condition as
stipulated in Article 15, or if there are any other defaults ofliabilities under the Contract, the Landlord can repay theamount of such liabilities by deducting it from the security
deposit.
4. In the above case, the Landlord must present a breakdownof the amount of liabilities deducted from the deposit.
Article 7. Exclusion of antisocial forces
1. The Landlord and the Tenant hereby pledge each of thefollowing to each other.
i. That they themselves do not qualify as organized crime,
companies related to organized crime, sokaiya racketeers,or similar parties, or members thereof (referred tocollectively hereinafter as “antisocial forces”).
ii. That their officers (this refers to employees executing
business operations, directors, executive officers, andsimilar parties) do not qualify as antisocial forces.
iii. That they are not allowing antisocial forces to use theirname to conclude this Contract.
iv. That they will not engage in any of the following acts,
either themselves or through use of a third party:
A. Acts of threatening speech or behavior or violence
toward the other party
B. Acts of impeding the other’s business or damaging
its trust through use of fraud or intimidation
2. The Tenant may not transfer the right of lease, nor sublease
the Property in whole or in part to antisocial forces,
regardless of whether or not the Landlord has consented
thereto.
Article 8. Prohibited or restricted acts
1. The Tenant shall not transfer the right of lease, nor sublease
the Property in whole or a part without the Landlord’s
written consent.
2. The Tenant shall not enlarge, remodel or move the Property,
or install artifacts in the Property without the Landlord’s
written consent.
3. When using the Property, the Tenant shall not do anything
listed in Table 1.
4. When using the Property, the Tenant shall not do anything
listed in Table 2 without the Landlord’s written consent.
5. W hen using the Property, the Tenant shall notify theLandlord before doing anything listed in Table 3.
Article 9. Repairs during the term of the Contract

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1. The Landlord is responsible for repairs necessary for the
Tenant to use the Property. The Tenant must pay the costof such repairs as caused by the Tenant, while the Landlord
must pay the cost of other such repairs.
2. T he Landlord shall inform the Tenant before doing any
repairs. The Tenant cannot refuse permission to carry out
such repairs without good reason.
3. T he Tenant shall notify the Landlord of any necessary
repairs it has identified in the Property and consult with theLandlord on the necessity of such repairs.
4. The Tenant may carry out repairs covered by a notice as
described in the preceding paragraph if the Landlord has
failed to conduct such repairs without good reason despite
the fact that the necessity of such repairs is recognized.
The costs of such repairs shall be handled as described in
Paragraph 1.
5. In addition to demanding repairs from the Landlord as
described in Paragraph 1, the Tenant can carry out repairs
listed in Table 4 itself. When the Tenant carries out repairs
itself, it shall bear the costs of such repairs and shall notneed to notify or obtain the consent of the Landlord.

under items 6-8 of Table 1)iii. Other rules for the Tenant to observe as specified in theContract.
3. If either the Landlord or the Tenant meets any of thedescriptions below, then the other party may cancel theContract without prior notice.
i. When it is clear that the party has violated the pledges
under the subparagraphs of Article 7, Paragraph 1
ii. When it or its directors qualify as antisocial forces after
conclusion of the Contract
4. If either the Tenant has violated any of the rules under
Article 7, Paragraph 2 or has committed any of the acts
listed under items 6-8 of Table 1, then the Tenant may
cancel the Contract without prior notice.

Article 10. Cancellation of the Contract
1. If the Tenant fails to pay the following and, in spite of theLandlord’s due notice, does not fulfill Tenant’s obligations
within a certain period, the Landlord can cancel the Contract.
i. Rent as specified in Article 4, Paragraph 1;
ii. C
 ommon service fees as specified in Article 5, Paragraph2; andiii. Expenses for which the Tenant is liable as specified in
Article 9, Paragraph 1.
2. If the Tenant does not adhere to any of the following rules,
the Landlord presses the Tenant to perform its obligations
within a reasonable period of time and the Tenant fails to
do so within that period of time, and the Landlord therefore
is unable to continue the Contract, then the Landlord cancancel the Contract.
i. To use the Property only as a residence as stated in Article 3;ii. R ules specified in Article 8 (not including those specified
in Paragraph 3 of that Article related to the acts described

rArticle 12. R eduction of rent due to partial loss of theProperty etc.
1. If a part of the Property has become unusable due to lossor other reason for which the Tenant was not responsible,
then the Rent shall be reduced in amount in accordancewith the percentage of the Property that has become
unusable. In such a case, the Landlord and the Tenant shalldiscuss necessary matters such as the extent and periodof the rent reduction.
2. T he Tenant may cancel the Contract if a part of theProperty has become unusable due to loss or other reason
and the remaining portion alone is not sufficient to satisfy
the Tenant’s purpose of leasing the Property.

AArticle 11. Cancellation by the Tenant
1. The Tenant can cancel the Contract by giving at least 30
days’ notice to the Landlord.
2. The Tenant may move out earlier by paying 30 days’ worthof rent after notifying the Landlord of the cancellation of theContract.

Article 13. Termination of the Contract
If the entirety of the Property has become unusable due toloss or other reason, then the Contract shall terminate as aresult.

When using a Contract with a guarantor, revise (6) and Article17 as shown below.
（6）Joint and several guarantor and limit of guarante
Joint and several
guarantor
Limit

Address:				

Zip code:

Name: 				Tel:Article 17. Joint and several guarantor
1. T he joint and several guarantor (hereafter called the“Guarantor”) shall, jointly and severally with the Tenant, bear
any liabilities of the Tenant arising under this Contract. The
same shall apply upon renewal of the Contract.
2. The liabilities borne by the Guarantor under the preceding
paragraph shall not exceed the limit amount indicated under(6) above and in the space for signing and sealing of theContract.

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3. In the event of the death of the Tenant or the Guarantor, theprincipal of the liabilities borne by the Guarantor shall be
fixed.
4. As requested by the Guarantor, the Landlord must provide
to the Guarantor, without delay, information on matterssuch as the amount of all liabilities of the Tenant, including
the state of payment of rent, common service fees, etc.,
amounts in arrears, and amounts of compensation fordamages.

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Article 14. Vacating
1. T he Tenant shall move out of the Property before theContract expires (or within 6 months after notified by theLandlord under the provision of Article 2, Paragraph 4, orimmediately in the event that the Contract is cancelled
under the provision of Article 10). When moving out, theTenant should restore the Property to its original condition,
excluding wear and tear caused by normal use.
2. T he Tenant shall notify the Landlord in advance whenplanning to move out.
Article 15. Restoration to original condition upon vacating
1. T he Tenant shall restore the Property to its original
condition restoration, excluding wear and tear caused bynormal use and aging of the Property. However, the Tenant
shall not need to restore damage for reasons for which it
was not responsible.
2. Upon vacating of the Property, the Landlord and the Tenant
shall discuss the details and methods of restoration of theproperty to its original condition to be carried out by the
Tenant pursuant to the provisions of Table 5, including any
special provisions established at the time of concluding theContract.
Article 16. Entry
1. The Landlord can enter the Property, with prior consent of
the Tenant, when it is necessary for property management
such as maintenance of the structure.
2. T he Tenant, without good reason, cannot refuse theLandlord entry for property management purposes.
3. P rospective tenants accompanied by the Landlord caninspect the Property with the prior consent of the Tenant.
4. To prevent the spread of fire or in any other emergencies,
the Landlord can enter the Property without prior consent
of the Tenant. When entering in the absence of the Tenant,the Landlord must notify the Tenant later that he/she hasentered.
Article 17. Guarantee provided by rental liability guarantee
firmWhen using a guarantee provided by a rental liability
guarantee firm, the details of the guarantee provided by therental liability guarantee firm shall be as stipulated separately,
and the Landlord and the Tenant must complete thenecessary procedures for use of such guarantees at the timeof concluding the Contract.
Article 18. Discussion
If there arise any doubts about items not specified in theContract or about the interpretation of the Contract, theLandlord and the Tenant shall discuss and solve them in goodfaith in accordance with the Civil Code and other regulations
and customs.
Article 19. Special contract clause
The special provisions of the Contract, other than those
stipulated through Article 18, are as follows:

Ladlord :Tenant :(Seal)(Seal)

Table 1 (related to Article 8, Paragraph 3)
i. Manufacture or storage of guns, swords, explosives, or
flammable and dangerous items;ii. Bringing in or installation of large safes and other heavy
items;
iii. Pouring of corrosive liquids into the drains;iv. Playing television, stereo, piano, etc., at high volume;andv. K eeping animals that could clearly be a nuisance toneighbors, such as fierce animals and poisonous snakes.
vi. Providing the Property for use as an office or other baseof activities of antisocial forces.
vii. Causing nearby residents or passersby to feel uneasethrough engaging in markedly vulgar or violent speechor behavior or expressions of force in the Property or its
vicinity.
viii. P ermitting antisocial forces to reside or repeatedly
enter the Property.
Table 2 (related to Article 8, Paragraph 4)
i. Placing items in the common areas, such as stairs andcorridors;ii. Posting signboards, posters, and other advertisements inthe common areas, such as stairs and corridors; andiii. Keeping dogs, cats, and other animals (excluding thoselisted on the Table 1, item v.) which cause a nuisanceto neighbors, but excluding ornamental small birds andfish.
Table 3 (related to Article 8, Paragraph 5)
i. Living with person(s) other than those specified in (5)above, excluding children born during the period of thecontract; andii. B eing absent from the Property for more than one
consecutive month.
Table 4 (related to Article 9, Paragraph 5)
Replacing fuses
Replacing faucet washers and gaskets
Replacing plugs and chains in the bathroom and elsewhere
Replacing light bulbs and fluorescent lamps
Other minor repairs

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2. Units of Tenant’s responsibility
Subject

I. Conditions of restoration of the Property to its original condition(However, where an agreement has been reached as described under II, Exceptional Special Provisions, below regarding details
in violation of Article 90 of the Civil Code and Article 8, Article 8-2, Article 9, and Article 10 of the Consumer Contract Act, thecontent thereof shall apply.)

Repairs to damaged portions

Conditions of restoration to original condition
Except as stipulated under “Exceptional Special Provisions” under II below, the conditions of restoration of the Property to its
original condition shall conform to the thinking of general principles on restoration of rental residences to their original condition.
That is,- Wear and tear caused by the willful acts or negligence of the Tenant, violation of its duty to perform the due diligence of a goodmanager, or other use beyond the bounds of ordinary methods of use shall be paid for by the Tenant. However, the Tenant
shall not be required to pay for damage due to earthquakes or other cases of force majeure, damage caused by a third party
unrelated to the Tenant, such as upstairs residents, or similar damage.
- The Landlord shall pay for natural deterioration and wear and tear (aging) of the building, facilities, etc. and wear and teararising from normal use by the Tenant (ordinary wear and tear).
While the specific details of the above shall be as stipulated in Table 1 and Table 2 to “Trouble Regarding Restoration to OriginalCondition and Related Guidelines (2nd Ed.)” issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, they aresummarized under I below.

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Table 5 (related to Article 15)

Units of Tenant’s responsibility

Tatami mats(Tatami floors, carpeting, cushion flooring)
Share of costs calculated based on aresidual value of 1 yen after 6 years.

Flooring

In principle, per square meter
If damaged in multiple spots, entire room

(Flooring)
No consideration for passage of time inrepairs.
(When replacing flooring due to damage
in its entirety, share of costs calculated
based on a residual value of 1 yen after
the useful life of the building.)

Walls (cloth)

While per square meter is preferable,
when unavoidable the Tenant shall pay
the cost of replacement for the entire
surface of the wall including the portion
damaged by the Tenant.

1. Thorough house cleaning by a professional service (whenthe Tenant has conducted regular cleaning)
2. Internal cleaning of air-conditioning (free from persistentodors such as those from tobacco smoke)
3. Disinfection (kitchen, toilets)
4. Replacement of bathtub, bathtub cover, etc. (for use by
the next tenant in cases free of damage etc.)
5. Replacement of locks and keys (in cases free of lockdamage or loss of keys)
6. Damaged or unusable equipment or machinery (due to
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1. Oil soiling and soot in location of gas stove, vent, etc.
(soiling resulting from failure of the Tenant to clean andcare for such facilities)
2. I ncrustation, mold, etc. in bath, toilet, or bathroom
sink(soiling resulting from failure of the Tenant to clean
and care for such facilities)
3. Damage to facilities due to inappropriate everyday careor misuse
4. Replacement of locks and keys due to lock damage orloss of keys
5. Weeds in the garden of a detached house

Stains andodors due totobacco smoke
etc.

It is considered appropriate for the Tenant
to pay the cost of cleaning or replacement
for the entire room only if the cloth on theentire room is stained or has a persistentodor due to smoking or other causes.

Sliding doors

Per door(Sliding doors, shoji paper)No consideration for passage of time.

Pillars

Per pillar(Sliding doors, shoji fixtures; pillars)
No consideration for passage of time.

Equipment andmachinery

Cost of repaired portion or replacement(Equipment and machinery)
Share of costs calculated by estimatinga straight line (or curve) with a residual
value of 1 yen at the end of the useful life.

Locks and keys

Repaired portion
If key lost, includes cylinder replacement

No consideration for passage of time incases of loss of keys. Tenant pays cost of
replacement.

Per portion, or for entire residence

No consideration for passage of time.
Tenant pays costs of cleaning for relevant
portions or the entire residence for which
it failed to carry out normal cleaning.

Ordinary
cleaning*

1. Replacement of screens (for use by the next tenant in 1. S cratches to pillars etc. and odors caused by a pet(scratches to pillars, cloth, etc. or persistent odors
cases free of any particular damage)caused by a pet)
2. Glass damaged by earthquakes
3. Breakage of wired glass (natural breakage due to the 2. Intentional damage such as graffiti
structure thereof)
Facilities etc.

Facilities, etc.

Fixtures etc., sliding doors, pillars etc.

(Walls [cloth])
Share of costs calculated based on aresidual value of 1 yen after 6 years.

Return ofkeys

Walls, ceilings (cloth etc.)(Tatami mat surfaces)
No consideration for passage of time.

Repairs tofacilities

1. Kitchen soiling due to negligence in everyday cleaningby the Tenant (adherence of soot or oil due to poorcleanup after use)
2. Mold or stains that spread due to a lack of care of the
Tenant for condensation (corrosion of walls etc. due tofailure to notify the Landlord and failure to take care ofcondensation through means such as wiping it off)
3. Corrosion of walls due to water leaks from a cooler left
unaddressed by the Tenant
4. S tains and odors from tobacco smoke etc. (cloth
discoloration or persistent odors caused by smoking orother causes)
5. Tack and nail holes in walls etc. (those resulting fromhanging heavy articles, to an extent that requires
replacement of the underlying boards)
6. Traces of lighting fixtures installed by the Tenant directlyon the ceilings
7. Intentional damage such as graffiti

Repairs todamaged portions

1. Darkening of wall surfaces behind TVs, refrigerators,
etc. (so-called electrical burns)
2. Traces of posters and pictures on the walls
3. Holes in the walls etc. due to thumbtacks, pins, etc.
(to an extent that does not require replacement of theunderlying boards)
4. Screw holes and traces on the walls due to installationof air-conditioning (property of the Tenant)
5. C loth discoloration (due to natural causes such as
sunlight)

Repairs to damaged
portions

1. Carpet stains due to spilled drinks etc., mold (due tocauses such as insufficient care after a spill)
2. Rust marks beneath the refrigerator (soiling or otherdamage to the floor due to failure to address rust)
3. Scratches resulting from moving in or out or similar acts
4. F ading of flooring (due to rain water entering theProperty as a result of carelessness by the Tenant)Fixtures, pillars

Floors (tatami, flooring, carpet, etc.)

1. Flipping over and resurfacing of tatami mats (for use by
the next tenant in cases free of any particular damage)
2. Waxing flooring
3. Dents and traces of furniture on floors and carpets
4. Discoloration of tatami mats and fading of flooring (dueto sunlight, rain leaks resulting from structural flaws in
the building, etc.)

Walls, ceilings (cloth)

Tenant’s responsibility

Consideration of passage of time etc.

If damaged in multiple spots, entire room

CarpetingCushionflooring

1. Landlord’s and Tenant’s responsibilities for repairs
Landlord’s responsibility

In principle, per mat.
If multiple mats are damaged, the numberof damaged mats (flipping or resurfacing
determined depending on extent ofdamage)Cleaning* Only in casesof neglect ofordinary cleaning
and cleaning uponvacating

Share of costs paid by Tenant and passage of time for facilities etc. (in cases of depreciation by the straight-line method
over useful lives of six and eight years)
Share of costs paid by Tenant (when liable for restoration to original condition)（％）100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10

Years passed

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (Years)

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To be signed and sealed below

3 Estimated units for restoration to original condition(Enter subject portions, units, and unit prices [in yen] for the property.)
Subject portion

Unit

Unit price (in yen)

FloorsCeilings, walls

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the following Landlord and the Tenant have signed and affixed theirseals to the Contract in duplicate, each party retaining one sealed copy.

Date: years

CommonAddress:

Zip-code:

Tenant		Address:

Zip-code:						

Facilities etc.

Entrance, hallway

day

Landlord		

			
			

Fixtures, pillars

monthsName:								
Tel.:

Seal

Name:								
Tel.:

Seal

Real estate					Governor/Minister of Land,			
License No. []Infrastructure, Transport and										Tourism ()

No.

Kitchen

Broker		Agent		Address:
Bathroom,bath sink, toilet

						Representative						OtherNotes:The unit prices shown above are rough estimates, intended to achieve a mutual understanding of estimated costs
between the Tenant and the Landlord at the time of occupancy.
Accordingly, at the time of vacating, construction to restore the Property to its original condition shall be conducted at
the construction prices discussed by the Tenant and the Landlord with consideration for matters such as fluctuationsin prices and stocks of materials, the extent of damage, and construction methods used.

II. Exceptional special provisions

General principles regarding costs related to restoration of the Property to its original condition are provided above. However, as
exceptions to the above the Tenant hereby agrees to pay the costs indicated below (as long as such payment would not violate
Article 90 of the Civil Code or Article 8, Article 8-2, Article 9, and Article 10 of the Consumer Contract Act).
(In the parentheses below, indicate the reason why the Tenant will pay, on an exceptional basis, costs that ordinarily should be
paid by the Landlord.)			Registered real estate broker

Reg. No. [Seal] Governor No.

									Name			 Seal

When using a Contract with a guarantor, revise the signature/seal space as shown below.
1. Replace "IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the following Landlord and the Tenant have signed and affixed theirseals to the Contract in duplicate, each party retaining one sealed copy." with "IN WITNESS WHEREOF,
the following Landlord and the Tenant have signed and affixed their seals to the Contract in triplicate, andthe Tenant and the Guarantor have signed and affixed their seals to the Guarantee Contract on the above
obligations of the Tenant in triplicate, each party retaining one sealed copy of each."
2. Add the following in the space for the Tenant:・
Ladlord :Tenant :

100

Name:

(Seal)(Seal)

Guarantor:
Address:
Zip code:
Name: 										Tel.:Maximum amount:

Seal

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Explanation of Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract（5）

Date: year

30

Notice to Terminate the Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract（6）(Under Article 38, Paragraph 2 of the Leasehold and Rental Housing Act)

(Under Article 38, Paragraph 4 of the Leasehold and Rental Housing Act and Article 2, Paragraph 3 of
the Standard Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract)

month

day

Explanation of Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract

Date: year

month

day

Notice to Terminate the Fixed-term Rental Housing Contract					(Landlord ) 															(Representative)								Address:
Name: 			Address:
Name: 			

Seal
Seal

			
(Tenant)
Address :					 Name :															(Landlord)
Address :									:								Name 			SealTo conclude the fixed-term rental housing contract for the property below, you areentitled to the following explanation under Article 38, Paragraph 2 of the Leasehold
and Rental Housing Act.
The Property below is under a fixed-term rental housing contract which expires atthe end of the contract period, and will not be renewed. You should therefore vacate

the Property before the contract expires, unless a new contract is made startingfrom the day following the expiry of this contract.

The lease of the Property specified below, which I am now renting, will terminate
when the contract expires on years

monthsday.

[However, I intend to conclude a new lease contract for this property starting fromthe day following the expiry of the present contract.] (See Note 1.)

Name（1）Property

Location

Name

Apartment number（2）Contract

periodFrom years
To
years

（1）Property

monthsmonthsday
day

Location
Apartment number

years

months（2）Contract

periodFrom years
To
years

monthsmonths

day
day

years

monthsI received the explanation regarding the above Property based on Article 38,
Paragraph 2 of the Leasehold and Rental Housing Act.
Date: year					Tenant:							

102

month

Address:
Name: 				

day

Seal

To the landlord:
Note 1. If you intend to renew the contract, add the sentence as in [ ].
2. R efer to (1) and (2) of the present contract to fill in spaces (1) and (2)of this document103