What furniture and appliances are provided in monthly apartments? Options and precautions for use explained
Monthly apartments come with furniture and appliances so you can start living right away. In this article, we'll explain the furniture, appliances, and fixtures provided in monthly apartments, as well as options and things to keep in mind when using the room.
- Furniture, appliances and fixtures provided in monthly apartments
- Optional rental and purchase items
- What should I bring to a monthly apartment?
- You can bring your own furniture and appliances to a monthly apartment
- Benefits of a property with furniture, appliances, and fixtures
- Things to note when renting a property with furniture and appliances
- Livemax - Monthly Apartments
Furniture, appliances and fixtures provided in monthly apartments
Monthly apartments are equipped with the following furniture, appliances, and fixtures. This may vary depending on the management company and property, so ultimately it's best to check the property's details page.
Furniture in a monthly apartment
Bed, curtains, sofa, TV stand, desk, chair, bookshelf
These basic furniture items are provided in every monthly apartment.
Appliances provided in monthly apartments
Air conditioner, TV, washing machine, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, vacuum cleaner, kettle, rice cooker
Most monthly apartments come equipped with air conditioners, televisions, washing machines, and refrigerators, but convenient home appliances such as kettles and irons may be included from the start, or you may need to apply for them as options.
Monthly apartment amenities (miscellaneous items, accessories)
- Cooking utensils (knives, pots, frying pans, etc.)
- Tableware (mugs, plates, chopsticks, etc.)
- Towels (bath towels, face towels)
- Bath products (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, etc.)
- tissue
- toilet paper
Optional rental and purchase items
- iron
- mobile router
- Air cleaner
- Extra bedding
- Additional kitchen utensils etc.
Even if the above-mentioned home appliances and consumables are not included in the basic equipment, they may be available for rental or purchase as options. The lineup of these items varies depending on the management company, so please check the management company's official website.
What should I bring to a monthly apartment?
When renting a monthly apartment, it is recommended that you become aware of the furniture, appliances, and fixtures provided, and then carefully select only the items you will need to bring with you.
Must-have items to bring
- Clothing (underwear)
- Chargers
- Toothbrush set, razor
When staying at a monthly apartment, you will need to bring your own grooming essentials.
After checking the facilities, here are some useful items to bring with you:
- Towels (bath towels, face towels)
- Bath products (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, etc.)
- Hair iron, hair styling products
- Extension cable
- hanger
Towels and bath products are often provided, but depending on the management company or property, they may be treated as consumables and you may be expected to bring your own, so be sure to check the property details before preparing them.
Also, if you bring a lot of gadgets, it will be useful to have an extension cable. If you have a lot of clothes, bringing hangers will make it easier to store them.
This article explains in detail what you should bring to a monthly apartment.
You can bring your own furniture and appliances to a monthly apartment
Although furniture and appliances are provided in monthly apartments, that doesn't mean that you are prohibited from bringing in your own furniture and appliances. Therefore, you can bring in your own furniture and appliances if necessary.
However, if you are unsure whether it is OK to bring in large furniture or other items, please consult with the management company before signing the lease.
Things to keep in mind when bringing furniture and appliances into a monthly apartment
There are two things to keep in mind when bringing furniture and appliances into a monthly apartment.
- Depending on the management company, bringing in large furniture or appliances may be prohibited.
- If you damage the floor or walls, you may be charged an additional fee when you move out.
The standard for a monthly apartment is to leave it in the same condition as when you moved in, so you will have to take back any furniture or appliances you brought with you when you move out. Therefore, compared to regular rental properties, you should be careful about bringing in large furniture yourself, and about scratches on the floors and walls (especially scratches made when moving things around), as there may be stricter requirements for restoring the apartment to its original state than in regular rental properties.
Benefits of a property with furniture, appliances, and fixtures
- You can move in and start living right away
- No need to pay for furniture and appliances
- No need to dispose of furniture or appliances when moving out
The biggest advantage of a property that comes with furniture and appliances is that you can start living your normal life from the day you move in. Normally, many people take a day off to move in large appliances, but with a furnished property, you won't be rushed by the moving process.
Another big benefit is that you don't need to buy furniture or appliances, so you can save on initial costs. If you try to buy a complete set of furniture and appliances for your new life, it will cost you a large amount of money, and while it's fine if you plan to live there for many years, if you plan to live there for a limited period of time, you will end up having to give them up soon.
The initial costs of monthly apartments are explained in detail in this article.
Things to note when renting a property with furniture and appliances
Before moving in, make sure you have a contact number so that you can deal with any problems that may arise without panicking.
If any furniture or appliances are broken, contact the management company.
If you damage any furniture or appliances or notice any malfunctions while you are living in the apartment, contact the company you have contracted with immediately. They will take care of repairs or replacements. Whether or not the tenant is responsible for the actual cost will depend on the contents of the contract and the circumstances of the damage. The rules regarding damage to furniture and appliances should be clearly stated in the contract, so be sure to check before moving in.
Before you move out, check to see if any items are missing or damaged.
Before moving out, make sure the condition of the furniture and appliances is the same as when you moved in. Since there are more fixtures than in a typical rental apartment, we recommend taking photos of the room when you move in so that you can easily check them when you move out.
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Monthly apartments come equipped with the minimum amount of furniture, appliances, and fixtures, so you can start living there right away by bringing in the bare minimum of personal belongings, such as clothes, chargers, etc. The fixtures are listed on the property's details page, but if you have any questions after reading it, or if you have any questions before moving in, such as "Is this provided?", be sure to check with the management company before signing the contract.
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