Eviction requires "just cause" under Land and Building Lease Act Art. 28 (mandatory provision, Art. 30). Factors: landlord/tenant need for building, lease history, building condition, and eviction compensation. Residential compensation: typically 6-12 months' rent. Commercial: can reach millions of yen including relocation costs, business interruption, and leasehold value. Notice required 6-12 months before termination (Art. 26-27). Fixed-term leases (Art. 38) don't require just cause.
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Eviction Negotiations in Japan: Just Cause, Compensation, and Tenant Rights
Key Takeaways
- ✓Landlords need legitimate grounds to demand tenant eviction
- ✓Payment of relocation fees may supplement legitimate grounds
- ✓Tenant rights are strongly protected under the Land and Building Lease Act
- ✓Refusing to vacate does not result in immediate forced removal
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