Share houses are designed for residents to enjoy a community that fosters co-creation 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 may cause discomfort to other residents. 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 irregular cleanings, residents are responsible for maintaining the share house 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.
■ 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, and passages such as corridors and stairs are common areas.
In common areas, leaving personal belongings unattended and lending the space without permission to relatives, friends, or acquaintances (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 the deadbolt is prohibited as it prevents other residents from entering.
- If you lose your key, you will be charged 11,000 yen (tax included) for reissuance.
- 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 shoes in the shoe cabinet upon returning home and cooperate in keeping the entrance area tidy.
- Shoes left in the entrance will be disposed of without notice.
- As a general rule, each person may place 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 host meals or parties with residents and third parties. However, as a general rule, the time for meals and parties should be approximately from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Activities that produce loud noises and disturb neighbors or other residents are prohibited.
- Please handle fire carefully. If you use a bonfire or BBQ in a common area, please extinguish it completely on the same day.
- If using a portable gas stove, please remove the gas canister and put it away on the same day.
- After hosting a meal or party, please complete cleanup on the same day, as a general rule.
- When allowing a third party 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.).
- Sleeping in the living room 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 or common storage is prohibited. They will be disposed of without notice upon discovery.
- After cooking and eating, please clean up 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 in the drain and corners, and clean up any stains or splatters on the stove or sink with a cloth.
- If you notice any gas abnormalities, please contact the gas company immediately.
《Rice Cooker》 - Leaving cooked rice unattended is prohibited. After cooking, always portion it into smaller containers for storage, clean up so other residents can use it, and wash it immediately. - Leaving it on warm for an extended period is prohibited.
《Microwave Oven》 - After use, wash the turntable plate and wipe the inside of the oven with a cloth. Wipe up food splatters every time you use it to keep it 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 food stored by other residents without permission is prohibited. - If you spill a drink or dirty the refrigerator, clean it immediately. - Expired food will be disposed of without notice. - Items stored in the freezer should, as a general rule, be consumed within one month. Items deemed not to have been used for a long period will be disposed of without notice, even if within their expiration date.
5. Bath / Shower / Washroom
- Usage time is approximately 30 minutes per person.
- Hair and debris on the drain or floor should be disposed of in the trash can after each use.
- Clean after each use to ensure no soap or shampoo residue remains.
- After use, ventilate by running the exhaust fan or opening a window, and strive to take frequent measures to prevent mold.
- Using hair dye or similar products 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 private room and store them there.
6. Toilet
- Please clean and deodorize the toilet yourself after use.
- When toilet paper runs out, do not leave it empty; always replenish it. Check the remaining amount and replenish frequently, always keeping a spare roll in the individual stall.
- Prolonged occupancy of the toilet, such as using a smartphone or reading, is prohibited.
7. Appliances / Furniture / Facilities
- 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 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.
《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 you are not present.
《Water Heater》 - During severe cold weather, especially when temperatures drop below -4 degrees Celsius, please perform "water draining" to prevent the water heater from freezing. If you do not know how, please contact the management (Makigumi Inc.). - During severe cold weather, even if all residents are absent from the share house, turning off the circuit breaker is prohibited. - 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 can be done freely within the share house.
- For online meetings and other uses involving calls, please do so in your private room as much as possible.
- Roopt provides an internet connection. However, we do not guarantee connection speed or stability.
- Due to unforeseen accidents, the internet may suddenly become unavailable without notice.
- We are not responsible for any personal business issues within the share house, such as "I can't work because the internet isn't working."
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, as a general rule, limited to one vehicle per person. Monthly fee is 6,000 yen (negotiable). Spaces are limited.
- Please be very careful to avoid accidents, and in the event of an accident, act promptly by contacting the police.
10. Co-use with Vacation Rental
Roopt has an attached vacation rental room available for stays from one night (Room 201 on the 2nd floor). You may encounter new guests staying there, so please welcome them warmly. To ensure the room is always ready for guests, leaving personal belongings in the vacation rental room or engaging in any other activities that compromise its hygiene is prohibited.
■ Regarding Private Rooms (Exclusive Use Area)
1. What is a Private Room?
Refers to the room designated at the time of the lease agreement upon move-in. It can generally be used as the resident's exclusive private room.
2. Regarding Residents
- Allowing a third party other than the contract holder to stay or reside in each private room is prohibited.
- When allowing a third party to stay overnight, please be sure to make a reservation (paid) in advance via the Roopt website.
- Subleasing (re-renting) to a third party is prohibited.
- One key for each private room will be provided only to the contract holder. Unauthorized duplication, sharing, or lending of this key to a third party is prohibited.
3. Regarding Usage Methods
- 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. If you wish to bring a pet, please consult us in advance.
- Making noises that disturb other residents is prohibited.
- For calls, TV viewing, music listening, and gaming between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM, always use headphones.
- 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 living convenience must be done 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.
- No need to restore to original condition for DIY (e.g., changing wall color, removing fusuma, installing cat steps are permitted).
■ Other Prohibited Acts
- 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 is prohibited.
■ Emergency Contact
- Management Company (Makigumi Inc.): 050-1808-6065
- Email: info@makigumi.com
- Police: 110
- Ambulance / Fire Department: 119