<A little different? Japanese House Deposit>
I’m International Realtor, Rico. Today I would like to share about “Deposit”for house or apartmentlease in Japan.When you lease a house or an apartment in Japan, most of the casesyou have to put “Deposit”. But…this deposit means a little differentin Japan from international sense. Many foreigners think that if lessee put deposit of $2,000.-,the lessor will return $2,000.-to a lessee when you move out the house clean.It is a little different in JapanWe call deposit, “Shiki kin”. If the lessee put $2,000.-for deposit, the lessorwill return to a lessee $2,000. minus cleaning fee minus damage fee, etc.Many foreigners thinks “Why the owner subtract cleaning feeWe did clean the house when we move out”It is a custom in Japan that a lessor hires specialist for house cleaning andmakes it ready for next customer. There are some different rules foreach houses so please check the sheet of paper called“Explanation of Important Matters”carefullywith your realtorbefore you sign your lease contract.Please enjoy your life in Japan
