This paper deals with the actual condition of housing modification of the household where the elderly people who live in a privately rented houses. The research conducted in interviews with the elderly people who live in rented dwelling from private owner in Osaka-shi. The results are summarized as follows: It turned out that the housing modification of rented dwelling from private owner is permitted only by a lender's discretion. Even if the tenant is using the long-term care insurance, needs housing modification, It is impossible to repair a house without a lender's permission.
