"Move-out Cost Overpayment Diagnosis" Adds Osaka Prefecture-Specific Move-out Cost Checker: Addressing 'Shikibiki' Clauses and Unique Osaka Business Customs

March 29, 2026

The "Move-out Cost Overpayment Diagnosis" service has launched a new checker specifically for Osaka Prefecture.

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📰 Published: March 29, 2026 at 00:39

Mycat Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the addition of an Osaka-specific move-out cost checker to its AI-powered move-out cost assessment service, "Move-out Cost Overpayment Diagnosis" (https://taikyo.xyz), designed to address the unique rental business customs of Osaka Prefecture.

Tool URL: https://taikyo.xyz/tools/osaka-checker

Why a dedicated tool is needed for move-out costs in Osaka

According to statistics from the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan, there are approximately 13,273 consultations annually regarding disputes over move-out costs for rental housing (Source: National Consumer Affairs Center PIO-NET data, FY2023). Osaka Prefecture is one of the regions with the highest number of such consultations in the country.

The rental market in Osaka features a unique business custom known as "Shikibiki." Shikibiki is a special clause where a fixed amount is deducted from the security deposit upon move-out, which is handled differently from the restoration rules outlined in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) guidelines. While Supreme Court precedents have ruled that Shikibiki clauses are valid as long as the amount is not unreasonably high, determining the reasonableness of the amount is difficult for tenants as it must be judged on a case-by-case basis.

How the new tool works

The Osaka Prefecture version of the checker uses AI to calculate an estimate of appropriate costs based on the following inputs:

Input Items

Property location (municipality within Osaka Prefecture)
Floor plan and size
Duration of residence
Presence and amount of the Shikibiki clause
Details of the requested move-out costs

Check Results

Estimated appropriate amounts for each item based on MLIT guidelines
Identification of items that should be subject to depreciation due to normal wear and tear
Evaluation of the reasonableness of the Shikibiki clause amount in light of legal precedents
Total difference from the appropriate cost

Key features for Osaka Prefecture

Shikibiki Clause Assessment

If a Shikibiki clause exists, the AI determines the ratio of the clause amount to the monthly rent and displays an estimate of its reasonableness based on legal precedents.

Wear and Tear on Wallpaper and Flooring

MLIT guidelines state that the useful life of wallpaper is 6 years (Source: MLIT Guidelines). If the residence period is 6 years or longer, the residual value of the wallpaper is generally considered to be 1 yen, and requesting the full cost is often considered inappropriate.

If you are moving out of a rental property in Osaka Prefecture, please make use of the Osaka Prefecture version of the checker.

* This service does not constitute legal advice. For individual dispute resolution, please consult a professional such as a lawyer.

▼ Details of this release

https://taikyo.xyz/news/osaka-checker

■ Company Overview

Company Name: Mycat Inc.

Established: February 5, 2025

Address: 2-7-22 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Business Description: Planning, development, and operation of AI-based services for SMEs and individuals