3-bed coastal home in Tokyo — ¥199,000/month

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A shorter arrangement may appeal to some tenants, but my preference is a dependable long-term occupant. I am offering a three-bedroom coastal home in Tokyo for ¥199,000 per month; the property is approximately 195 m².

Before agreeing a tenancy, we would need to settle the minimum term, deposit, start date, utility billing and any charges covered by the rent. Serious enquiries should state their intended moving date. I can also provide further information about the home’s condition, furnishing position, general location, transport options and expected running costs.
 
Which part of Tokyo is it in, and what is the nearest transport connection? At 195 m², the rent will get attention, but location and journey times will decide whether it is practical. I would also want an outline of the deposit, minimum lease length and whether it comes furnished before proposing a date.
 
Agreed. “Coastal” can describe very different settings, so even a general area would help without publishing the exact address. Is ¥199,000 strictly the rent, or does it include any building, waste or maintenance charges?
 
One more point: is the preferred start date flexible while terms are being agreed, or is there a particular window the owner needs to fill? A tenant cannot sensibly suggest a move date without knowing whether the home is ready now and what condition it will be handed over in.
 
I would put the furnishing answer near the top. A 195 m² home is a very different commitment if the tenant must equip it completely. Please clarify whether major appliances, curtains or any existing furniture stay, rather than using only “furnished” or “unfurnished.”
 
Utility billing also needs separating from included charges. Are electricity, water and any other services arranged and paid directly by the tenant, or are some passed through with the rent? No need for exact future consumption, but knowing the billing setup would make the monthly figure easier to assess.
 
Are pets considered? If so, it would be useful to state whether the terms vary by number, type or size rather than simply saying pets are negotiable. That can affect both the deposit discussion and whether someone should enquire at all.
 
I slightly disagree with asking prospects for a move date before the basic terms are posted. The owner could first give a simple range or structure for the deposit and lease length, then ask applicants for their timing. Otherwise both sides may spend time on an arrangement that was never compatible.
 
Could the owner also describe the layout? “3-bed” and 195 m² tell us the headline numbers, but not whether the bedrooms are grouped together, how many bathrooms there are, or how much of the area is living and storage space. A floor plan would answer much of that without exposing the address.
 
Yes, layout matters, especially if the property is being considered by a family or people sharing. I would add current photos and note any rooms or areas excluded from the tenancy. That would also make the condition discussion more concrete.
 
Before anyone compares ¥199,000 with other rentals, they need the total amount due at signing. Besides the deposit, are there any other one-off or recurring charges contemplated in the lease? The final amount may not be settled yet, but listing the categories under discussion would prevent surprises.
 
What is the maintenance process during a long tenancy? For example, would problems be reported directly to the owner or through a manager, and is there a contact route for urgent issues? I would also ask what condition the exterior and major systems are currently in, given the coastal description.
 
At this point the most useful owner reply would cover five things together: general area and transport, availability window, upfront payment structure, furnishing and utilities, then pet and maintenance terms. Prospects could respond with a realistic move date and lease length instead of sending a chain of basic questions.
 
The size and rent are clear, but the listing is not yet actionable without at least a general location and viewing arrangements. Once those and the likely signing costs are provided, interested tenants can decide whether to inspect first and discuss the finer lease terms afterward.
 
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