Japan Property Check

Risk Dictionary

Common Japanese property terms that signal risk — explained for foreign buyers.

再建築不可 Non-rebuildable Property
High Concern
私道負担 Private Road Obligation
High Concern
旧耐震 Pre-1981 Seismic Standard
High Concern
セットバック Building Setback Requirement
Needs Confirmation
借地権 Land Lease Rights
High Concern
市街化調整区域 Urbanization Control Zone
High Concern
境界未確認 Unconfirmed Property Boundaries
Needs Confirmation
雨漏り Roof/Water Leakage
Needs Confirmation
シロアリ Termite Damage
Needs Confirmation
残置物 Abandoned Belongings
Low Concern

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