This article is for foreigners with cats who are thinking of going to Japan, or people who have cats in Japan but are considering moving. Cats are healing animals and companions for humans. However, when you move, if you do not choose a house properly, you may get into a fight with the owner of the property, and in the worst case, you may be kicked out. I have articles about how to find a property, moving costs, and moving out costs.
Housing situation in Japan
First of all, when it comes to housing in Japan, there are some points to consider when choosing one. Japan is sometimes called an earthquake-prone country, and new earthquake resistance standards are applied to real estate. This building law was enacted in 1981, and buildings are built at a level that can avoid minor damage in a medium-scale earthquake with a seismic intensity of 5-upper and collapse in a large-scale earthquake with a seismic intensity of 6-7. Among pre-owned homes, there are quite a few that were built in the era of old earthquake resistance and have not been reviewed by the new earthquake resistance standards, or do not meet them. When choosing a house, it is preferable to choose a property that meets the new earthquake resistance standards.
Rental property suitable for cats
What kind of rental property can you live with a cat? In Japan, basically you can only live in a rental property that says “pets allowed”. However, some properties are negotiable. It all depends on the property owner.
old property
Properties that are 30 or 40 years old tend not to have many people living there. Owners don’t want people with pets to live in them, but if they don’t have people to live in, they’re going to make a loss. Therefore, depending on negotiations, you can live with a cat even if pets are not allowed.
Apartments, detached houses
Even if apartments and detached houses do not say pet-friendly, it is often possible to live with a cat. This depends on the floor plan, but the older the property, the easier it is to negotiate.
property in the suburbs
Many people want to live in the center of the city, but the suburban areas far from the city are relatively empty, and many owners are struggling to attract customers. Therefore, you may be able to get permission by choosing a property in the suburbs and negotiating with the owner.
secretly keep a cat
Some people secretly keep cats without telling their owners. However, it is not recommended in this case. In most cases, this is because of disputes between owners and tenants. In the worst case, you will be asked to leave, so don’t do it.
Few properties allow pets
There are so many general properties, but the number of properties that allow pets is inevitably limited. Therefore, when looking for a property, it is easier to find a property if you consult with a real estate company and have them look for it. The following real estate companies will introduce you to reasonable properties. Personally, if you live in a property in Tokyo, there are many animal hospitals, so I don’t think it will be inconvenient.
moving expenses
The cost of moving in Japan varies depending on the time and amount of luggage. March and April are peak seasons, so try to avoid them as much as possible. It costs about 60,000 yen on average for a single person. Let’s estimate about 100,000 for a family of two. A family of three costs 120,000, and a family of four costs about 130,000. It is wise to keep your moving costs as low as possible. There are many companies that will give you a bulk estimate, so it is better to choose a cheaper company.
Move-out fee
If you have a pet, the average move-out fee is said to be the rent + 100,000 to 200,000 yen. Scratching is the biggest problem with cats. Walls, floors, pillars, etc. are easily damaged, so there are many cases where the cost is added.
Scratches/breaks in walls
Most of the walls are covered with wallpaper, but if there are scratches, it will cost about 50,000 yen. Walls are probably the most common place cats scratch.
Flooring/Tatami
Flooring replacement costs often cost about 100,000 yen. Cats often scratch and bite on floors, so you are likely to be charged for repairs.
Dirty or torn shoji
It costs around 2,000 to 8,000 yen to reupholster a fusuma or shoji. Cats tear shoji screens quickly, so be careful.
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