Share houses are designed for residents to enjoy a community created in collaboration with other housemates as the main focus of their lives. Roopt encourages free use of the share house based on the good judgment of its residents, but does not permit private use that would make other residents uncomfortable. Residents are expected to act as responsible adults and agree to the following house rules.

■ Regarding Cleaning

As a general rule, residents are responsible for cleaning and taking out the trash themselves. While the management (Makigumi Inc.) will conduct cleaning periodically, maintaining the share house environment in daily life is the responsibility of the residents.

Please sort trash into burnable, non-burnable (plastic, metal, glass, etc.), plastic bottles, and cans, and cooperate with trash disposal. However, please follow the local municipality's rules for sorting.

■ Regarding Common Areas

1. What are Common Areas?

All spaces other than the exclusive private room are considered common areas. Specifically, the entrance, living room, bath, toilet, washbasin, corridors, stairs, etc., are common areas.

In common areas, leaving personal belongings unattended or lending them without permission to relatives, friends, acquaintances, etc. (hereinafter, "third parties") other than residents is strictly prohibited. When using common areas, please strive to keep them tidy and clean, being mindful of other residents' comfort.

2. Entrance

• Always lock the entrance. However, the use of a deadbolt is prohibited as it prevents other residents from entering.
• For smart lock-compatible entrance keys, it is prohibited to disclose the password to third parties, or to duplicate, share, or lend the smart lock account.
• For regular entrance keys, it is prohibited to duplicate, share, or lend the key to third parties.
• If a key is lost, a reissuance fee of 11,000 yen (tax included) will be charged.
• Issues with smart locks or lost keys can only be addressed during our business hours (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
• Leaving shoes in the entrance is prohibited. Please store them in the shoe cabinet upon returning home and help keep the entrance area tidy. However, the storage capacity of shoe cabinets varies by property.
• Shoes left in the entrance will be disposed of without prior notice.
• As a general rule, each person may keep up to two umbrellas. If you have more, please store them in your private room.
• Accumulating trash in the entrance is prohibited. Please strive to keep it clean.

3. Living Room / Balcony

• It is acceptable to invite residents and third parties for meals or parties. However, as a general rule, meal and party times should be between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
• Activities that produce loud noises and disturb neighbors or other residents are prohibited.
• Please exercise extreme caution when handling fire. If you use fire for bonfires or BBQs in common areas, please ensure it is completely extinguished on the same day.
• If using a portable gas stove, remove the gas canister and put it away on the same day.
• After holding a meal or party, please generally complete cleanup on the same day.
• When allowing third parties who participated in a meal or party to stay overnight, please be sure to make a reservation (paid) in advance via the Roopt website. If you cannot make a reservation, please consult the management (Makigumi Inc.).
• Occupying the living room for sleeping after 10:00 PM is prohibited.

4. Kitchen

• Available 24 hours a day. However, since many people are sleeping between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, please be considerate when using it late at night or early in the morning.
• Leaving personal belongings (personal dishes, food, seasonings, appliances, etc.) in the kitchen and common storage areas is prohibited. If found, they will be disposed of without prior notice.
• After cooking and eating, please put away cooking utensils and dishes within approximately 10 minutes and return them to their original places.
• After using the kitchen, leaving food waste or cooking stains is prohibited. Before leaving the area, please dispose of food waste from the drain and corners, and wipe off any dirt or splatters on the stove, sink, etc., with a cloth.
• If you notice any gas abnormalities, please contact the gas company immediately.
• Kitchen size, number of stoves, and other equipment vary by property. Please share with other residents.

《Rice Cooker》 - Leaving cooked rice unattended is prohibited. After cooking, always portion it out for storage so other residents can use it, clean it immediately. - Leaving it on warm for extended periods is prohibited.

《Microwave》 - After use, wash the turntable and wipe any dirt inside the oven with a cloth. Wipe off food splatters every time you use it to keep it consistently clean.

《Refrigerator》 - Always label personal items in the refrigerator with your room number or name. - Store strong-smelling foods in individual sealed bags. - Eating, cooking, or consuming other residents' stored food without permission is prohibited. - If you spill drinks or dirty the refrigerator, clean it immediately. - Expired food will be disposed of without prior notice. - Items stored in the freezer should generally be consumed within one month. Items deemed unused for a long period, even if within their expiration date, will be disposed of without prior notice.

5. Bath / Shower / Washroom

• Usage time is approximately 30 minutes per person.
• Hair and debris on the drain or floor should be discarded in the trash can after each use.
• Clean after each use to ensure no soap or shampoo suds remain.
• After use, ventilate by turning on the exhaust fan or opening a window, and strive to take frequent measures to prevent mold.
• Using hair dye or similar products is prohibited.
• You are free to bring your own shampoo, facial cleanser, etc. However, leaving personal items in the bathroom or washroom is prohibited. After using personal items, always take them back to your private room and store them there.

6. Toilet

• After use, please clean and deodorize it yourself.
• When toilet paper runs out, do not leave it, but always replenish it. Check the remaining amount and replenish frequently, always keeping a spare in the individual stall.
• Using smartphones, reading, or occupying the toilet for extended periods is prohibited.

7. Appliances, Furniture, and Equipment

• After use, return them to their designated storage location so other residents can use them at any time.
• After use, clean any dirt or debris from appliances and furniture, and always keep them in a clean state.
• Exclusive use and privatization of common appliances and furniture are prohibited.
• If you notice any malfunction of common appliances or furniture, please contact the management (Makigumi Inc.) immediately.

《Washing Machine》 - Since many people are sleeping between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, please refrain from using it late at night or early in the morning. - Clean the lint filter after each use. - Conduct regular cleaning, such as washing the drum.

《Vacuum Cleaner》 - Since many people are sleeping between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, please refrain from using it late at night or early in the morning. - Empty and dispose of accumulated dust from inside after each use.

《Air Conditioner》 - Turn off the power when not in the room.

《Water Heater》 - During severe cold periods, especially when temperatures drop below -4 degrees Celsius, please perform "water draining" as a measure against water heater freezing. The water draining method varies by property, so please refer to the guidance provided at the time of contract, or if you are unsure of the method, please contact the management (Makigumi Inc.). - During severe cold periods, even if all residents are absent from the share house, turning off the circuit breaker is prohibited. This will stop the water heater's anti-freeze heater, which may lead to damage or malfunction due to freezing. - If the water heater is damaged due to improper or incomplete water draining, residents may be charged for repair or replacement costs.

8. Internet

• Remote work within the share house can be done freely.
• For calls, such as online meetings, please conduct them in your private room as much as possible.
• Roopt provides an internet connection. However, we do not guarantee connection speed or stability.
• If you require a more stable and powerful connection, please arrange for a separate internet contract and have it installed in your room. However, please consult us as some share houses may not allow individual installations.
• Due to unforeseen circumstances, the internet may suddenly become unavailable without prior notice.
• We are not responsible for any personal business issues within the share house, such as "unable to work because the internet is down." In such cases, requests for rent reduction will not be accepted.

9. Bicycle Parking / Car Parking

• Always lock your bicycle when parked. Theft or damage is at your own risk.
• Free use of the parking lot is generally limited to one vehicle per person. If parking two or more vehicles, an additional parking fee of 3,000 yen per vehicle per month will be charged.
• Please be extremely careful to avoid accidents. In the event of an accident, act promptly, such as contacting the police.
• Some properties may not have bicycle or car parking.

10. Combined Use with Vacation Rentals

Roopt also has vacation rental rooms available for stays from one night. There may be new guests staying, so please welcome them warmly. To ensure the vacation rental rooms are always ready for guests, leaving personal belongings or engaging in any activities that compromise hygiene is prohibited.

■ Regarding Exclusive Areas (Private Rooms)

1. What are Exclusive Areas?

Refers to the private room designated at the time of the lease agreement. It is generally available for use as the resident's exclusive private room.

2. Regarding Residents

• Allowing third parties other than the contract holder to stay or reside in each private room is prohibited.
• When allowing third parties to stay overnight, please be sure to make a reservation (paid) in advance via the Roopt website. If you cannot make a reservation, please consult the management (Makigumi Inc.).
• Subleasing (re-renting) to third parties is prohibited.
• One key for each private room will be provided only to the contract holder. Duplicating, sharing, or lending this key to third parties without permission is prohibited.

3. Regarding Usage

• Using it for purposes other than residence, such as a warehouse or office, is prohibited.
• Possession or storage of dangerous materials such as drugs or explosives is prohibited.
• Keeping pets without permission is prohibited.
• Making noise that disturbs other residents (e.g., banging on walls, listening to music loudly, playing musical instruments, gathering friends and making noise) is prohibited.
• Between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, always use headphones for calls, watching TV, listening to music, or playing games.
• Emitting foul odors that disturb other residents (e.g., accumulating trash, leaving mold unattended, extreme lack of bathing) is prohibited.
• If unusual noises or odors are detected, entry will be made without prior notice.
• When going out, always turn off the power to electrical appliances such as lights, air conditioners, heaters, and computers.

4. Regarding DIY Renovation

• Changes to layout, wall/ceiling/floor specifications, lighting fixtures, and furniture to improve residential convenience must be discussed with and approved by the management (Makigumi Inc.) in advance.
• If renovations are carried out without permission, the resident will be liable for damages.
• All costs for renovations due to personal reasons shall be borne by the resident, and claims for purchase of fixtures or reimbursement of expenses will not be accepted.
• Regarding restoration to original condition, it will generally conform to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's guidelines for restoration to original condition, and residents are responsible for any damage or defacement of the room due to their intentional acts or negligence.

■ Other Prohibited Acts

• Soliciting other residents or third parties for religion or network marketing is prohibited.
• Occupying common furniture, appliances, or equipment without permission and using them in private rooms is prohibited.
• Unauthorized removal of consumables such as toilet paper and detergents is prohibited.
• Smoking inside the share house is prohibited.
• Using fire for purposes other than cooking is prohibited.
• Allowing anti-social forces to use or enter the share house, or lending it as an office, etc., is prohibited.