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Contract renewal fees violate rights
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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)
賃貸住宅の「更新料」は無効との判決
京都の裁判所で7月23日、賃貸住宅の家主に対して契約の更新料を支払う慣習は違法だという判決が下された。
Shukan ST: August 7, 2009
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