抄録
Although the number of foreigners in Japan is increasing, it is difficult for foreigners to secure private rental housing.
The purpose of this paper is to explore the possibility of NPOs and landlords working together to promote the securing of rental housing for foreigners.
The survey consisted of interviews and questionnaire surveys with NPOs that provide support for foreigners in Mie Prefecture, landlords who are positive about accepting foreigners, landlords who are reluctant to accept foreigners, employees of rental agencies and property management companies, loan officers at financial institutions, and foreigners.
The survey results showed that NPOs have no direct connections with landlords, making it difficult for them to provide support. Landlords who are proactive in accepting foreigners may do so in order to increase occupancy rates and make loans more favorable. Landlords who are reluctant to accept foreigners have a low awareness of management. When financial institutions provide loans, there is the possibility that social contribution activities, such as accepting foreign tenants, will lead to profits and have a positive effect on loan terms. Real estate agencies and management companies would like to accept foreigners who do not have problematic behavior or credit concerns, but a lack of understanding from landlords is an obstacle.For foreigners, landlords' understanding and high costs are obstacles.
The results of this study suggest that collaboration between landlords and NPOs may contribute to building a better society by securing rental housing for foreigners. Landlords can utilize the problem-solving capabilities and tenant information of NPOs to make it possible for them to accept foreign tenants. NPOs can also receive fees from
landlords. This increases the possibility of resolving housing issues for foreigners.
