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Contract renewal fees violate rights

In what experts termed a landmark ruling, the well-established practice of landlords collecting renewal fees in the housing rental industry was judged illegal in Kyoto on July 23 and a violation of tenants' rights. The point of contention in the Kyoto District Court ruling was the "contract renewal fees" for renting houses and apartments, which tenants are obliged to pay their landlords every time their contracts are renewed. (Kyodo News)

Shukan ST: August 7, 2009

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National News Contract renewal fees violate rights In what experts termed a landmark ruling, the well-established practice of landlords collecting renewal fees in the housing rental industry was judged illegal in Kyoto on July 23 and a violation of tenants' rights. The point of contention in the Kyoto District Court ruling was the "contract renewal fees" for renting houses and apartments, which tenants are obliged to pay their landlords every time their contracts are renewed. (Kyodo News) Shukan ST: August 7, 2009 (C) All rights reserved