What are UR Apartments

Public housing in Japan is divided into three types: the UR (Urban Renaissance Agency) apartments, prefectural housing and Municipal housing.

Features of UR Apartments are as follows.

1. No Agency Comission, No Key Money, No Renewal Fee

No need to pay agency comission, renewal fee nor Key money ("Reikin"). Damage Deposit called "Shikikin" is required ( 3 months rent ).

2. No Gurantor (Hoshonin)

No need to have a guarantor as you would with many real estage agencys in Japan.

UR Apartments