Share houses are designed for residents to enjoy a community created with other housemates as the main focus of their lives. Roopt encourages the free use of the share house in accordance with the good sense 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.

■ Cleaning

In principle, residents are responsible for cleaning and taking out the trash themselves. While the management (Makigumi Inc.) will conduct irregular cleanings, residents are responsible for maintaining the share house's environment in daily life.

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 government's rules for sorting.

■ Common Areas

1. What are Common Areas?

All spaces other than the exclusive-use rooms are considered common areas. Specifically, the entrance, living room, bathroom, toilet, washbasin, corridors, stairs, etc., are common areas.

In common areas, leaving personal belongings 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 door lock is prohibited as it would prevent 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 the key or to share or lend it to third parties.
• If a key is lost, a reissuance fee of 11,000 JPY (tax included) will be charged.
• Malfunctions of smart locks and lost keys can only be handled during our business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
• Leaving shoes in the entrance is prohibited. Please store shoes in the shoe cabinet upon returning home and cooperate in keeping 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.
• In principle, 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, in principle, meals and parties should be held between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
• Activities that produce loud noises and disturb neighbors or other residents are prohibited.
• Please be extremely careful when handling fire. If bonfires or BBQs are held in common areas, please ensure they are completely extinguished on the same day.
• If a portable gas stove is used, please remove the gas canister and put it away on the same day.
• After holding a meal or party, please complete cleanup on the same day, in principle.
• When allowing third parties who participated in a meal or party to stay overnight, please be sure to make a reservation (paid) via the Roopt website in advance. If a reservation cannot be made, 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 very 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. They will be disposed of without prior notice upon discovery.
• 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, dispose of food waste in the drain and corner, and clean up any stains or splatters on the stove, sink, etc., with a cloth.
• If you notice any gas abnormalities, please contact the gas company immediately.
• The size of the kitchen, 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 that other residents can use it, and wash the rice cooker immediately. - Leaving it on warm for extended periods is prohibited.

《Microwave Oven》 - After use, wash the plate inside and wipe any dirt from the oven interior with a cloth. Wipe up any 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 storage bags. - Eating, cooking, or consuming food stored by other residents without permission is prohibited. - If you spill a drink or otherwise dirty the refrigerator, clean it immediately. - Expired food will be disposed of without prior notice. - Items stored in the freezer should, in principle, be consumed within one month. Items deemed unused for a long period will be disposed of without prior notice, even if within their expiration date.

5. Bath / Shower / Washroom

• Usage time should be approximately 30 minutes per person.
• Hair and trash that fall into the drain or onto the floor should be disposed of in the trash can after each use.
• Clean up 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 regular measures to prevent mold.
• Using hair dye is prohibited.
• Bringing in personal shampoo, facial cleanser, etc., is permitted. However, leaving personal items in the bathroom or washroom is prohibited. After using personal items, always take them back to your room and store them in your private room.

6. Toilet

• Please clean and deodorize after each use.
• When the toilet paper runs out, do not leave it empty; always replenish it. Check the remaining amount and replenish frequently, always keeping a spare in the individual stall.
• Occupying the toilet for extended periods, such as using a smartphone or reading, is prohibited.

7. Appliances / Furniture / Equipment

• After use, return them to their designated storage locations so that other residents can use them at any time.
• After use, clean up any dirt or trash 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 washing machine tub.

《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. - After each use, collect and dispose of the accumulated dust inside.

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

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

8. Internet

• Remote work in the share house is permitted freely.
• For online meetings and other calls, please use 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 become unavailable suddenly and without notice.
• We assume no responsibility for personal business matters within the share house, such as "unable to work due to no internet connection." In such cases, requests for rent reduction will not be accepted.

9. Bicycle Parking / Parking Lot

• Always lock your bicycle when parking it. Theft or damage is your own responsibility.
• Free use of the parking lot is, in principle, limited to one vehicle per person. If you park two or more vehicles, an additional parking fee of 3,000 JPY per vehicle per month will be charged.
• Please be very careful to avoid accidents, and in the event of an accident, act promptly, such as contacting the police.
• Some properties may not have bicycle parking or a parking lot.

10. Combined Use with Vacation Rentals

Roopt also offers vacation rental rooms available for stays from one night. You may encounter new guests, so please welcome them warmly. To ensure the vacation rental rooms are always ready for guests, leaving personal belongings in them or engaging in any other behavior that compromises hygiene is prohibited.

■ Exclusive-Use Areas (Rooms)

1. What are Exclusive-Use Areas?

Refers to the room designated at the time of the lease agreement. Basically, it can be used as the resident's private room.

2. About Residents

• It is prohibited to allow third parties other than the contract holder to stay or reside in each private room.
• When allowing a third party to stay overnight, please be sure to make a reservation (paid) via the Roopt website in advance. If a reservation cannot be made, 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 this key without permission, or sharing or lending it to third parties, is prohibited.

3. How to Use

• Using it for purposes other than residence, such as a warehouse or office, is prohibited.
• Possession or storage of dangerous goods 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.
• For calls, watching TV, listening to music, or playing games between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, always use headphones.
• Emitting foul odors that disturb other residents (e.g., accumulating trash, leaving mold, not bathing excessively) 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. DIY Renovation

• Changes in layout to improve residential convenience, changes in wall/ceiling/floor specifications, and changes in lighting fixtures and furniture should be carried out after prior consultation with and approval from the management (Makigumi Inc.).
• 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, please note that, in principle, it will be in accordance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's guidelines for restoration to original condition, and the resident will be responsible for any damage or defacement of the room due to the resident's intentional acts or negligence.

■ Other Prohibited Matters

• Soliciting other residents or third parties for religious or network marketing purposes 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 detergent is prohibited.
• Smoking inside the share house is prohibited.
• Using fire for purposes other than cooking is prohibited.
• Allowing anti-social forces to use, enter, or rent the share house as an office, etc., is prohibited.