[note Q&A Box] Summary of Q&A regarding Property Quality and Facilities | LLC-HOUSE (Latest as of July 21, 2026)

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LLC-HOUSE shares information on our note about the mechanisms we use to maintain rent in the 30,000 yen range in Tokyo, as well as our unique cost-cutting efforts. Among the questions sent by readers to our note Q&A box, we have compiled the answers to “Concerns regarding property quality and facilities” regarding tips on how to choose a share house and our company's unique know-how here.
We will continue to add questions and answers and update this summary article.

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■ List of questions and answers received (in order of new questions/answers)

▶ Q | How crowded do the toilets and washrooms in the share house get during morning commute or school hours? I am worried about the stress of not being able to use them when I want to.

Morning congestion stress in a share house is determined not by relying solely on the “goodwill and mutual concessions” of tenants, but by whether the management provides a system to prevent congestion.

1. “Rules to prevent congestion” practiced by LLC-HOUSE
From our operational track record to date, we have learned that the long-term occupation of water facilities, especially shower rooms, is the biggest cause of morning stress.
Therefore, we strictly enforce the following rules.

2. Industry reality: Cases prone to trouble and cultural differences
According to stories we hear from tenants who have moved from other share houses (especially properties where rules are ambiguous or have become mere formalities), trouble often occurs in the following cases.

・Differences in sense of time due to lifestyle habits and culture： From what I have heard so far, it seems that share houses with many foreigners can get crowded and lead to trouble. Of course, this is not true for all foreigners, but I think this is a situation where the difference between Japanese people, who generally read the room according to the environment and the usage status of others, and foreigners, who prioritize self-assertion over others, becomes apparent.

■ “Checkpoints for viewing” to avoid failure ■
When visiting, be sure to check the following three points with the management company, not just the low rent.

▶ Q | I am an engineer, so I sometimes work while I am at the share house, and I am concerned about the internet environment. Does the free Wi-Fi get slow or cut out at night or on rainy days? Please let me know.

However, free Wi-Fi in a share house is a network environment shared by multiple people. Therefore, there is a possibility that the speed may fluctuate slightly depending on usage conditions.

■ Does Wi-Fi get slower on rainy days?
When using an optical fiber line, it is rare for the internet to become extremely slow just because of normal rain.
On the other hand, on rainy days, the number of people staying at home increases, so there is a possibility that the speed may fluctuate slightly depending on usage conditions at certain times of the day.
In other words, rather than "it always gets slower because of the rain itself," the perceived speed may change due to a combination of factors such as the number of users, the number of simultaneously connected devices, the location of the terminals, the radio wave environment within the building, and congestion on the line side, but we have received no reports of such problems.

■ Routers used at LLC-HOUSE
At LLC-HOUSE, we select routers according to the scale and usage conditions of the property to keep the quality of our free Wi-Fi as stable as possible.
The main router used in our share houses is the BUFFALO "WSR-6000AX8 Series". We use equipment that supports Wi-Fi 6 and is designed for simultaneous connection of multiple devices.

■ Akabane-Jujo Share House supports 10G lines
In addition, the Akabane-Jujo Share House has already introduced a 10G next-generation ultra-high-speed communication network. As a dedicated router, we use the BUFFALO "WXR18000BE10P", which is compatible with 10G lines.
It is a pilot share house that has proactively introduced next-generation communication networks for the future. This realizes an internet environment that will fully satisfy people with various careers, such as engineers, students aspiring to be entrepreneurs, and working professionals.
Therefore, compared to general share houses with free Wi-Fi from other companies, the communication environment is significantly better.
The Akabane-Jujo Share House is a recommended property for those with the following uses.

Free Wi-Fi is convenient, but it does not guarantee a constant speed like a dedicated corporate line or an individually contracted fixed line.

■ Response when communication trouble occurs
At LLC-HOUSE, if there are reports that Wi-Fi is difficult to connect to, the speed is extremely slow, or the router is unstable, we will check the situation and respond. The main items we check are as follows.

The internet environment is a very important facility in modern share house life.
At LLC-HOUSE, we do not just write "free Wi-Fi available," but also disclose the routers actually in use, providing information in a transparent manner. Engineers and remote workers should also check the "work area," "radio wave conditions in the room," "frequency of online meetings," and "availability of wired connections" during their viewing to make it easier to reduce mismatches after moving in.

▶ Q | If the rent is cheap, aren't the walls thin and the sounds from the next room clearly audible? Please tell me about measures against sound leakage during remote work and noise trouble at night.

At LLC-HOUSE, based on the structural differences of each property, we work to prevent and resolve noise trouble by combining three things: living rules, soundproofing measures that residents can take themselves, and individual responses by management.

Also, at LLC-HOUSE, we do not think that "sound problems are unavoidable because the rent is cheap." On the other hand, since it is difficult to completely eliminate daily living noise just like in general rental housing, we explain the sound environment unique to share houses before signing a contract.

■ There are rules for staying quiet at all times
At LLC-HOUSE, residents with different living schedules, such as work, school, and sleep, live together. Therefore, we ask for consideration for the sound around you, regardless of day or night. In particular, we have established rules to refrain from the following sounds.

Depending on the structure of the property and the surrounding environment, additional rules may be set regarding the usage hours of washing machines, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, etc. It is not the case that noise trouble is always more frequent because it is a dormitory.
By explaining the living rules before signing a contract or when moving in, and having residents agree to the contents, we prevent the development of major trouble.

■ Can I do remote work or online meetings?
Remote work is possible. However, when conducting online meetings or phone calls, consideration for residents in the next room or the same room is necessary.
To suppress sound leakage, we recommend the following measures.

Especially in dormitories, online meetings in the room are prohibited because they affect the sleep and life of roommates, so please conduct them in the common space. For long meetings or work that requires speaking in a loud voice, you may be asked to use an external workspace.

■ Management will handle noise complaints on an individual basis
If noise persists, please do not try to resolve it only between tenants; instead, contact the LLC-HOUSE tenant-only LINE. When contacting us, providing the following information will help us assess the situation.

After organizing the situation, management will contact the tenant in question individually as necessary to issue warnings or request improvements. Rather than simply forwarding complaints to the other party, we will respond while verifying whether the noise is normal living sound or noise that requires improvement based on house rules.

■ We also incorporate the perspective of judicial precedents regarding living noise into our judgments
There are individual differences in how noise is perceived. Therefore, at LLC-HOUSE, we do not immediately judge someone as a problematic tenant simply because another tenant 'felt it was noisy'.
When intervening, management also refers to the 'concept of the limit of tolerance' used in judicial precedents regarding living noise, specifically asking 'whether it exceeds the range generally accepted in social life'.
To maintain fairness among tenants and avoid subjective judgments, LLC-HOUSE incorporates objective perspectives shown in judicial precedents as part of our operational decision-making criteria.

■ We handle noise not only within the building but also affecting neighbors
Noise in a share house is not just an issue between tenants.
Making loud noises in common areas or inside the building can cause trouble for neighbors and the building owner. If complaints from neighbors continue, it affects not only the living environment of the tenants but also the stable operation of the property.
At LLC-HOUSE, we handle noise issues with consideration for surrounding residents, not just tenants within the building.
We do not ignore disturbances to neighbors.
We value our relationship with the local community to protect an environment where tenants can live with peace of mind.

LLC-HOUSE emphasizes not only low rent but also whether you can continue to live comfortably after moving in. We believe it is important to choose a home that fits your lifestyle after explaining the differences between properties and points to note for communal living, rather than encouraging contracts while hiding concerns about noise.

▶ Q | Are there really troubles where one's own food or seasonings put in the shared refrigerator are used or eaten by others without permission?

However, at LLC-HOUSE, there have been no cases reported to our management office in the past 10 years regarding troubles where 'food in the refrigerator was eaten or used without permission'.

■ LLC-HOUSE Refrigerator Management Rules
At LLC-HOUSE, we have established the following rules primarily to prevent food-related troubles.

Although irregular, during cleaning, we notify tenants in advance and check for items that have passed their expiration or best-before dates, or items with unknown owners, and dispose of them as necessary.

■ Response when food goes missing
If your food goes missing, please contact management first instead of confronting the other party directly.
Management will verify the situation, and if it is judged to be highly malicious, we will respond strictly based on house rules and the contract, and consider consulting the police depending on the situation.

■ Compensation system for damages
LLC-HOUSE is enrolled in the compensation system of the Japan Share House Association. If damage occurs to food or personal belongings due to the actions of other tenants, it is possible to file a compensation claim after verifying the situation.
The system covers not only general food items but also cases where expensive food or seasonings are damaged or soiled.
If you notice damage, please do not dispose of the items immediately; take photos and consult with management.

■ In conclusion
As a major premise, there is no logic that says it is okay to use other people's things just because it is a share house. Using or consuming someone else's property without permission is undoubtedly theft.
Our company considers any act of theft as such, regardless of how minor it may be, and will proceed with police procedures. In our discussions with various share house operators, we emphasize that this is the same as shoplifting a single rice ball at a convenience store, and that if operators do not take thorough action, they may be seen as partially encouraging theft.
However, unfortunately, there is still a tendency to downplay victims because people do not want to make a big deal out of it.
I repeat, using someone else's property without permission is a crime. We will never tolerate it.
A share house is communal living, but that does not mean the contents of the refrigerator become shared property. At LLC-HOUSE, we prevent trouble by combining labeling, individual spaces, and strict operation, based on the premise of respecting each tenant's personal belongings.

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