rajeem 0 Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Does anyone on here have any problems with their landlords of aparto or house? My landlord is not very friendly, and more so recently (I wonder why?) - and has been asking private things about what I do and the people who I invite in my apartment. I tell him it's none of his business of course, but he seems intent on causing some problem for some reason. I was just wondering if any other people have had or have any problems of whatever kind with their landlords here? Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 I have never met or seen my landlord. Doubt he even exists given the state of disrepair my apt. is in. According to the real-state agent, he is a little bit afraid of gaijin, so I wonder if that has anything to do with it. danz Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 In a mansion situation there exists a 'kumiai' or building association. I bought a 'mansion' and soon after the kumiai came and asked my wife and I for some extra elevator money b/c my wife was entertaining the idea of having English lesson in the front room of our place (she ended up buying a seperate classroom in another building). Anyway, the kumiai came around and asked for money for elevator use. We said NO. They said 'shoganai' and went away. Point is be careful what people ask from you. Sometimes a simple 'no' will do. Too many times in Japan (or elsewhere) people just say 'OK' and that's it. If you don't understand or agree...just say NO! Landlord most likely isn't a lawyer and more likely an extornionist if they come around asking for some extra mulla. My kumiai guy now gives me deep bows when he sees me. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 You are right of course rajeem-it's none of his business whatsoever and he shouldn't be harrasing you. After all you are his customer so he should be treating you like one. Doesn't sound like a fun situation at all, you need some help to get this guy off your back and put him back in his place, that is, saying "thank you very much for being my customer". One suggestion is to get a Japanese friend to act on your behalf-I know that sucks but it could be effective. Another option is to seek advice from some type of help-line. I've done this in the past and ended up getting put onto an Osaka City Govt foreigners rights line-they were very helpful. Look in the KTO, KFM or Kansai Scene Classifieds. I have just found one number in the KTO for the Japan Help Line which offers counselling in English 0120-461-997 open 24/7-give them a try. Another perhaps more costly option is to seek legal advice. An appropriately worded letter from a lawyer may have your man bowing so low he'll chaffe his forhead. Good luck and good on you for standing up for yourself. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 My landlord is great. It helps that he was my friend first. No shikikin or rekin at all. I was allowed to build a 2 jo garden 2,5jo patio and a 2.5 jo bbq space out the back. The bbq I built is a nick 80 cms by 50 cms. Also free parking. Bad landlords suck I had one once slash roomate. The guy was a pig. He would buy new shirts instead of doing the wash. Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 Thats just downright lazy. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 My landlord is great! He and his wife always bring us fresh vegies from their many gardens, and they love that I have an english school here because that brings them some "status" in the area! Landlord before that gave me ALL of my 100,000 key money back PLUS 30,000 extra for finding a friend to move in straight away! Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 No problems here either - hardly ever hear or see them. Link to post Share on other sites
LARD 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 I don't like my landlord, and he don't like me - but thats as big as the problem gets (that I know about). Link to post Share on other sites
window-cleaner 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 I've got serious landlord problems down here in Australia, mate. He's trying to get us out due to what he calls unacceptable noise. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 snowboard_freak When I walked into my landlord slash roomates room the stench from the unwashed shirts was sickening. The guy owned a bistro. He got free shirts all the time from the suppliers. He did give me about 4 shirts. The house was fairly clean cause he really only slept there. I was lucky that my other roomate, was shagging his bird at her house all the time, and the landlord worked till 2ish. Gave me lots of time to relax after sking hard all day. The place was 5 mins from the ski lifts. dont drink and type Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted June 5, 2003 Share Posted June 5, 2003 I've not been here a year yet, but had only good experiences with my landlord. He's an 80 year old farmer, and keeps on giving me fresh vegetables! Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 We get veggies and fruits sometimes as well. Link to post Share on other sites
newtoallthis 0 Posted June 6, 2003 Share Posted June 6, 2003 I seem to have the wrong landlord! Link to post Share on other sites
cakehead 0 Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Our landlord is really friendly and give us presents too - and even brought the monthly cost down Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted June 8, 2003 Share Posted June 8, 2003 I never see my landlord, the only time I saw him was when I first moved in ,and he wasnt too friendly then either. There's no need to be close to the landlord, but interesting how some people are getting presents from them Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 Some of you have very nice landlords. I am one of those who never sees his. Link to post Share on other sites
Roger's head 0 Posted June 11, 2003 Share Posted June 11, 2003 My Japanese friend told me recently that their landlord wants to renovate the apartment building that they live in - and is demaning payment from the people in the building for that work Haven't spoken to him since then.. Link to post Share on other sites
DrEvil 0 Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I AM the landlord of my Evil Lair Link to post Share on other sites
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