Japanese Real Estate Glossary
Property Types & Tenure

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Unit ownership

The condominium ownership scheme: you own your unit exclusively plus an undivided share of the land and common areas, and you automatically join the owners' association (管理組合). The association's finances, reserves, and meeting minutes are part of what you are buying.

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