[Ranking of Troubles with Vacant Parental Homes] Survey of 225 Experienced People

AlbaLink Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenji Kawada) conducted a survey on 'Troubles encountered with vacant parental homes' among 225 people with such experience and ranked the findings.

Details are published on 'Akiya Kaitoritai' (https://akiya-kaitoritai.com/parents-home-vacant-house-trouble/).

While it is often heard that 'vacant parental homes are a burden,' what specifically makes them difficult? In reality, owners often face unexpected troubles when a home becomes vacant.

AlbaLink's service 'Akiya Kaitoritai' (https://akiya-kaitoritai.com/) surveyed 225 individuals regarding these challenges.

<<Survey Overview>> Target: People who have experience with a vacant parental home Period: April 2–16, 2026 Method: Voluntary online survey Valid Responses: 225 (123 women / 102 men)

Ranking of Troubles: The #1 trouble was 'Overgrowth of vegetation' (31.6%). This was followed by #2 'Mold growth' (15.6%) and #3 'Illegal dumping' (14.2%).

Most troubles stem from a lack of regular maintenance. Issues like overgrowth and mold progress naturally over time without human intervention. Respondents also reported external problems such as illegal dumping and animal infestations.

<#1: Overgrowth of Vegetation> - 'Garden trees grew over to the neighbor's house, and I received complaints about falling leaves.' (Man, 30s) - 'Trees touched power lines on a windy day, causing a blackout next door. The neighbor complained.' (Woman, 30s) - 'The garden became a jungle, and a complaint came via the police.' (Woman, 50s) Without weeding and pruning, gardens quickly get out of control, leading to encroachment and insect breeding.

<#2: Mold Growth> - 'It became so dirty with mold and dust that I didn't want to enter.' (Woman, 20s) - 'Wallpapers were covered in mold. A leather sofa was ruined by a massive amount of mold.' (Woman, 20s) - 'Roof leaks led to mold spreading across ceilings. Neighbors complained about the odor.' (Man, 50s) Closing up a house prevents air circulation, leading to trapped humidity. Undetected leaks can exacerbate this, ruining the interior.

<#3: Illegal Dumping> - 'Appliances and plastic bottles were dumped in the yard. While mowing the grass...' (End of text)