Preparing to move out

1.Moving out notice
In the most of the case, tenants are expected to give one month's notice before moving out. You should check the contract for details. Also you should check if the final rent can be devided at day basis. If no, you would better determine your moving out date at the end of month.

2.Moving out inspection
When you inform your moving out date of the agent or the landlord, you also have to set the inspection date so that the agent can check the condition. Before inspection, you have to remove all your stuff and pack up everything.

3.Utilities closing
You have to arrange the utilities to be cut off. You can just call each comapany (Electricity, Gas, telephone, internet, and water).

4.Key returning
If you lost the key, you will be charged for the restoration fee.

5.Inspection
You basically have to restore your room to the original condition. Normall wear and tear should not be considered the damage by your fault. But some heinous agent may charge you for restoration fee of changing the wall paper or floor even though there is no outstanding scratch or mark.

6. Returning deposit
Mostly you are supposed to fill out your bank account on the form 'Moving out notice'. When you move out, deposit should be wired into your bank account after 1 or 2 month later.

7. Mail forwarding
After moving, it's important to go to a post office in your area and fill out a change of address form, to have your mail forwarded to your new address.(Japan only)
The post office will continue to forward your mail for one year after you submit this form.

入居審査/Nyukyo sinsa (Tenant examine)

Once your real estate agent has recieved your application, they will give it to the landlord of the apartment you have chosen, and a tenantwill be examined by the landlord. The landlord will decide seeing the information on the application if you would be a suitable tenant. They will consider, for example, your workplace, income, credit history, etc. After you pass this check, the last step is to sign the contract.

更新料/Koushinryo (Renewal fee)

Te most of the landload require the tenant to pay the renewal fee when the contract expired.
Mostely it is a equivalent to 1 month or 2 month rent.
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