Location: Osaka
Rental Duration: 5 years (continuous tenancy)
Situation: Just received an estimate from a contractor for ¥778,360
I've been living in the same apartment for 5 years with no major issues and have recently moved out. My landlord sent me this estimate for renovation work. Is this not crazy????
I'm a foreign resident and honestly confused about what my actual obligations are here.
What's on the Estimate
Total with tax: ¥778,360
Subtotal: ¥707,600
The estimate lists a bunch of work: interior construction, flooring, ceiling work, kitchen/shower space, doors, plumbing, electrical work, etc.
Full Line Items:
- Interior panel construction: ¥30,000
- Floor installation: ¥43,000
- Ceiling work: ¥35,000
- Entrance area/LDK divider (2 locations): ¥130,000
- Kitchen/shower space: ¥75,000
- Door frame (LDK entrance): ¥50,000
- Weatherproofing coating: ¥64,900
- Door hinges (exterior/interior): ¥14,000
- Door hardware/handles: ¥10,000
- Seal work/shelving: ¥10,000
- Bathroom entrance fixtures: ¥15,000
- Hooks/hangers: ¥3,500
- 75 plastic replacement: ¥1,300
- 75 stainless steel: ¥1,900
- Cooking area removal/vents: ¥15,000
- Cooking pan removal: ¥8,000
- Faucet replacement: ¥8,000
- Water intake pipe: ¥5,000
- Water inlet pipe replacement: ¥60,000
- Water outlet/drain: ¥65,000
- Drain plug: ¥5,000
- Filter replacement: ¥4,000
- Electrical check/outlet: ¥5,500
- Wiring: ¥25,000
My Questions
- Am I actually responsible for paying this? After 5 years of normal living, shouldn't normal wear-and-tear be on the landlord?
- What can I legitimately dispute?
- Should I get other quotes to compare prices?
- Are there tenant rights protections I should know about?
Any advice appreciated. I don't want to be difficult, but this feels like a lot and I'm not sure what's reasonable.
by No_Increase_9501