Living Guidebook for Foreign Nationals in Iwate

Living in Iwate

Looking for an Apartment

Signing a Housing Rental Contract

Renewal of Contract

Cancellation of Contract

Repairs and Alterations to the Apartment

Subletting

Prefectural Housing

Municipal Housing

Promotion of Employment Housing

Moving In / Out

Electrical Goods

Heating

Subletting

Under Japanese law it is illegal to sublet an apartment, and to do so is grounds for cancellation of the original contract. However, if you discuss the matter beforehand it may be possible with the landlord’s permission.