Build the shortlist from facts
Before arranging viewings write down your residence status move-in date workplace or school area monthly budget preferred commute and whether you need foreign-language support Then ask whether the property can consider your situation
Monthly rent is only one part Request a written breakdown of deposit key money agency fee guarantor fee insurance lock change cleaning and any other required charge
What to confirm before a viewing
- Whether the property can accept your current residence and employment situation
- Whether a guarantor company is required and what documents it needs
- The earliest possible move-in date and contract length
- Whether utilities internet furniture and appliances are included
- The total initial payment and when each amount is due
Before paying anything
- Confirm the real estate company and the property address
- Read the estimate and ask about every unfamiliar charge
- Understand what happens if screening is unsuccessful or you withdraw
- Do not send money to an unexplained personal account
- Ask a qualified professional when the contract or legal effect is unclear
Viewing notes that matter later
Check noise ventilation storage mobile signal washing-machine space rubbish rules bicycle parking and the route from the station A five-minute viewing can hide the details that affect every day
Official multilingual guide
Japan's Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism provides multilingual material for foreign nationals looking for rental housing Use it to understand the normal flow and common terms before signing
Important limit
TabiVibe may help explain a basic process or identify a question to ask We do not provide legal advice approve a contract or guarantee that an application will succeed