Forum Kumadai-mae 106: A Convenient Studio Apartment Near Kumamoto University
This studio apartment, located in the quiet residential neighborhood of Kurokami 5-chome in Kumamoto City's Chuo Ward, offers exceptional convenience for students or professionals seeking proximity to Kumamoto University, just a three-minute walk away. The property, named Forum Kumadai-mae 106, is a reinforced concrete (RC) building constructed in April 1992, standing three stories tall with the unit situated on the first floor. The apartment features a wall-core area of 17.99 sqm (approximately 5.44 tsubo) and includes a balcony.
The property comes equipped with propane gas, air conditioning for cooling and heating, hot water supply, a toilet, shower, storage space, a system kitchen, a washing machine space, flooring, a balcony, and a bicycle parking area. Special notes indicate that pets are not allowed, the building is a subdivided (condominium) type with a tiled exterior, and a guarantor is not required.
Critical initial and ongoing costs are detailed in the agent's remarks. Initial costs include a two-year insurance fee of 18,000 yen. A guarantee company is required: J-Lease at 50% with a monthly guarantee fee of 600 yen (minimum guarantee fee 20,000 yen, renewal fee 10,000 yen/year). For foreign nationals, GTN (Global Trust Networks) requires an initial guarantee fee of 70% plus 1,330 yen per month. If water and town fees are requested by the building management company, the water fee is 3,500 yen plus town fees/month. Note that water charges are an advance payment to the union, and significantly high usage will be billed to the tenant. Key exchange costs 15,000 yen (tax excluded) and an administrative fee is 10,000 yen (tax excluded). Special contractual terms include a short-term cancellation penalty: if canceled within two years, two months' rent is required. Move-out cleaning costs 30,000 yen (tax excluded). Room renewal administrative fees are 15,000 yen (tax excluded) every two years. Cancellation after passing screening incurs a 10,000 yen (tax excluded) administrative fee. The property is transferred in its current condition after interior completion on the contract start date.
