1.Visiting the real estate agent
Inquire at the real estate agent about your preferred search conditions, and then visit any possible matches.
Inspection Considerations：
- 間取り（まどり）
Floor plan of the house (kitchen size, number of rooms, etc.)
- 周辺環境 （しゅうへんかんきょう）
Surrounding area (public transport, supermarkets, convenience stores, hospitals, etc.)
- 構造 （こうぞう）
Building construction (wood, steel, reinforced concrete, steel-framed reinforced concrete, etc.)
- 日当たり （ひあたり）
Sunlight exposure (direction of the property, sun-filled or not, etc.)
- 収納スペース （しゅうのうすぺーす）
Storage space
- 室内外の設備 （しつないがい の せつび）
Property layout (space for washing machine, air conditioner, furniture, etc.)
- 携帯電話の電波状況 （けいたいでんわ の でんぱじょうきょう）
Cell phone reception (check for reception inside the property, etc.)
Signing a lease
Moving in
- Inspect the property
- Set up electricity, gas, and water services
- Situate household appliances such as refrigerator, etc
- Emergency and disaster preparedness
-Earthquake, fires, etc
-Power outages, gas leaks, water leaks, etc.
Guidance during your stay
- Paying rent and maintenance fees
- Property usage guidelines
- Etiquette and general guidelines for daily life, etc.
When the lease ends
- Restoration the room to original state
- Cancel the contract of electricity, gas, and water services, etc.
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