Understand the lease before the signature, not after

The promise

A marked copy of your lease returned within five working days, with the renewal mechanism, restoration obligation, permitted use, deposit treatment, and termination conditions each set out in plain terms — so signing is a decision made with the terms understood, not assumed.

The problem

Standard lease forms in Japan carry language that reads clearly enough on the surface, and often diverges in small but consequential ways from what was discussed with the agent or landlord. A first-time commercial tenant or a first-time landlord rarely has a reason to notice this until a renewal or a dispute brings it forward. That gap between the written clause and the verbal understanding is the thing this review is built to close.

The solution

The lease is read clause by clause against the boundary of what it actually permits and requires, in the same way a plan drawing is checked against its own dimension ticks. Attention goes specifically to renewal timing, the restoration standard referenced, notice periods, and any conditions attached to the deposit — the points most likely to matter later.

The experience

You send the lease and a short note on anything discussed but not yet in writing. The document is read against that context, and questions are raised by email if a clause is ambiguous. The return is a marked copy and a short, readable list of points worth raising with the landlord or agent before signing.

The investment

The proof

Progress is measured against the document itself: each clause is either marked as consistent with standard practice, or flagged with a plain note explaining why. A five-working-day return is the ordinary timeline once the lease is received; more complex commercial agreements are discussed individually before the review begins.

The guarantee

If, on receiving the lease, the matter turns out to sit outside what a document review can usefully address, that is said plainly before work begins and no fee is taken for that assessment. An initial written outline of your situation carries no obligation.

Next steps

Send a copy of the lease along with a short outline of your situation through the contact form. A confirmation of scope and timing follows before any fee is requested.