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Frequently Asked Questions

A collection of frequently asked questions about share houses and this site.
We hope it helps you choose the right share houses.

Last updated: June 3, 2024

Questions about share houses

Can I keep pets in a share houses?

You can find pet-friendly share houses here.
Even when a share houses is pet-friendly, some types of pets may not be accepted. Please check directly with the operator of each property for details.

Can two friends move in together?

You can find share houses that allow two people to move in together here.
Even when a share houses allows two-person occupancy, not all rooms are necessarily eligible. Please check the property details before making an inquiry.
The rent also changes when two people move in, so we recommend confirming that at the same time.

I would like to move in right away. Is that possible?

It varies by share houses, but in most cases each private room and the shared facilities are already equipped with everything you need for daily life, so there are many share houses where you can start living as soon as the procedures are complete.
For the earliest possible move-in date, please feel free to contact the share houses you are interested in.

Is it okay to have friends or a partner over?

When inviting friends or others to the share houses where you live, please check the rules of each share houses.
The rules differ by share houses—some prohibit it entirely, some require advance application, and some allow visits but not overnight stays—so please be careful.

How are the monthly utility payments handled?

Utility payments within a share houses differ from one property to another: in some cases they are included in the monthly rent, and in others they are paid as a fixed monthly "common service fee" in addition to the rent.
For details, please check the "Monthly costs" section on each property's detail page, or contact the property through its inquiry form.

Questions about this site

I have had trouble within a share houses.

The share houses listed on this site are introduced from owners and companies who operate share houses and have a listing agreement with us.
For any trouble or concerns within a share houses, please contact the operator or owner of the share houses where you live.

Is the property information listed on ShareClip accurate?

The share houses listed on this site are posted based on information provided by the source (the operator or individual managing the share houses, or the operator or individual managing the rental property).
We make every effort to provide reliable information, but we do not guarantee its content. For details, contract conditions, or any questions, please make an inquiry through each property's inquiry form, receive a full explanation, and make your own judgment.

I inquired thinking a room was vacant, but it was full.

The "vacant," "vacancy scheduled," and "full" status of each share houses is updated by the operator of each share houses.
Depending on the timing of updates, a property may already be full, so we apologize for the inconvenience and would appreciate it if you could pick out a few properties on this site that closely match your desired conditions.

Do I need to register as a member to use the clip feature?

The clip feature can be used by anyone without member registration or login.
However, since it is saved in your browser's cookies, please note that your clipped properties will not carry over if you change your browser or device, or if you delete your cookies.