Anyone renting an apartment in Japan needs to provide a guarantor—a person or company that is willing to pay should the renter fail to settle their dues—but landlords often push for guarantor agencies that cost tenants additional fees.
What to do if your tenant doesn’t pay: Advice for landlords in Japan
Delinquent renters are rare in Japan, but if you happen to find yourself in a long-winded legal battle, this article explains how proper management and guarantor companies can protect you.
Comparing capitals: How Tokyo's rental trends match up
Are the apartment rent patterns we're seeing in Tokyo a reflection of what's happening in other big cities like London, Sydney, Hong Kong and New York?
Is your Tokyo neighbourhood getting more expensive?
While rents in Tokyo still tend to be lower than what they were in 2008—before the full force of the global financial crisis was felt—some suburbs have seen price spikes over the past 12 months.
