A coworker started working in Tokyo in April, searched for a rental apartment through a real estate agency, and moved in.
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At the time, the agent apparently told her, “There are no stigmatized properties in this apartment building, and this unit isn’t one either, so even a woman can live here safely.”
She never expected to hear the term “stigmatized property” from a real estate agent, so she was surprised and now feels scared.
What exactly qualifies a property as stigmatized? Is there any way to find out?
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I believe landlords are required to disclose any stigmatized property before signing a rental agreement. Even if it isn’t explained verbally, the contract may state “matters requiring disclosure,” so you should make sure to ask for a full explanation.
These days, since many people ask about properties that are unusually cheap compared with nearby ones, I imagine real estate agents may sometimes proactively mention that the property isn’t a stigmatized one.
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I don’t think a real estate agent would use the term “stigmatized property” for no reason.
A stigmatized property is generally one where something like a suicide or unattended death occurred—somewhere people might expect to be haunted.
That said, this property may not be stigmatized, but there could still be some other issue—for example, a strange neighbor.
Personally, I’d avoid using that real estate company.
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Would you like me to go apartment hunting with you?
I experienced all kinds of things when I worked at a hospital. Even where I live now… there’s one [such unit/person] here too.
If there’s been a murder or suicide in the same apartment building, I feel like the units directly above, below, and beside it become questionable too… and then most of the building would be off-limits.
So don’t worry about it too much. Umeda in Osaka used to be a graveyard a long time ago, after all. Don’t let it bother you.
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In Japan’s real estate market, “stigmatized property” refers to a property where an unfortunate event—such as a death, suicide, or crime—has occurred. These incidents may make people feel uncomfortable or uneasy, which can cause the property’s value to decline.
An apartment can also be considered stigmatized property if an unfortunate event has occurred there, such as a suicide, homicide, or fire. Once this is known, selling or renting out the property can become difficult. In Japan, information about stigmatized properties may be disclosed, but finding buyers or tenants can still be challenging.
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