Landlords: Ending a lease is not easy

Before buying an investment property in Japan it is important to understand how tenancy laws work. What may be acceptable in one country is not necessarily allowed in Japan where tenant rights are strong.

A big difference to be aware of is how to end a rental lease as a landlord.

Why would you want to kick out a tenant who is paying rent on time? You may want to list the property for sale, in which case, depending on the type of property, it may be more advantageous for the property to be vacant to appeal to a wider range of buyers. Or, you may want to vacate a building so that you can redevelop the site, or use the property yourself. Read more