pie-eater 207 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 On NHK news now. About people renting their living places and suddenly being hit with.... æ›´æ–°æ–™ I suppose it means a renewal of the house/apartment rental contract. This woman was hit with a bill for 140,000 yen that she totally didn't expect. Seems only some places ask for it. Bloody glad my place doesn't.... anyone here experience? Sounds as much a rip off as the "key money" and "thank you money" etc. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 It is essentially the renewal of the key money. My old house tried to do it to me, but I said I was moving out. They very quickly changed their mind and said I didn't need to pay it. still moved out though. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I had to pat 14,000Â¥... not much but pissed me off and now I'm moving out. Wonder if my landlord still thinks it was worth it? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Typically its one month rent - have had to pay it before, and been in positions to say No, and didnt have to pay it. There are many things in this country you get rapped for - thats def one of em. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Happily., I have never heard of that. Hopefully, it will stay that way! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I bought a house so I don't have to deal with that.... Property taxes are kinda like key money though. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Never got hit with that.. or Key money. Link to post Share on other sites
midnightcharger2 0 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I had to pay 2man for a renewal (contract/paperwork) but I assume that it was normal. On top of it renewal of my renters insurance about 2man. Havent heard anything of the sort of what was on NHK. I do have an annoying company that calls me every once and awhile telling me I need to pay another 2man for some form of renters insurance. Basically if I fail to pay for my rent, the company covers the landlord. Sorry, I have paid 3months in advance of money I will never see again, as we all know. If that is not enough insurance, tough luck. I actually know my landlord, whom is a nice old man that does his gardening across from my apt everyday. Not once has he complained about my living here. So, buisness Japan can bugger off. But yeah, people try and extort any amount of cash they can from you if they are given the chance. Link to post Share on other sites
firetruck 0 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Quote: But yeah, people try and extort any amount of cash they can from you if they are given the chance. Sadly some do - but not everyone! Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Some real estate people will charge commission for this. Even if the landlord doesn't charge it! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 So whats the deal with this then? They can charge if it they want, or something? All this key money and the like, sounds very shady to me. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Essentially yes they try to screw you over as they want more money, but then if you decided to leave, they renege on the money as they realise that they would gain more over the year. the problem is that people are prepared to pay it, which means they will carry on doing this. the "good" thing is that it tends to be in the kanto area more than anywhere else. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Would they surely not get more more if they got someone else in after you and take all that key money etc. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Then they have to pay agency fees. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 And I presume you know all the sums then. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 alas, slave to a landlord. If you're so sure you're longterm, why not buy a place. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 because loans aren't that easy for non-resident foreigners. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 oops, sorry, I thought you were PR, given your language skills. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Luckily my landlord is an old student and I didn't need to pay any deposit or key money or advance rent, just pay the rent every month. My mates girlfriend's dad lives in Gifu and just moved to another apartment. They wanted him to pay 4 man "cleaning fee" and he refused saying that he paid that cleaning fee when he moved in, and the company will charge the next renter the same so basically the company were just extoring another 4 man from him. They said he had to so now he got a lawyer and is fighting it. He is going to spend more on legal fees but he said he doesn't care, he wants to make a stand against this shit.....good luck to him! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Similar here never even heard of that one thank god. Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Asked around and no-one I know has ever been asked for this. Link to post Share on other sites
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