Management device and rent system

Abstract

To enable a tenant and a renter to obtain a feeling of satisfaction for the expenses spent on rent.SOLUTION: Provided is a management device 10 capable of communicating with a user terminal 30 to be used by a tenant of a rental property. The management device comprises: first determination means 16 for determining a first rent Ca to be paid to a renter of the rental property; and second determination means 17 for determining second rents α, β to be paid to a former tenant of the rental property. The first rent is paid to the renter in a period when a borrower of the rental property is a first tenant, and the second rent is paid to one or a plurality of second tenants who are earlier borrowers than the first tenant. The second determination means 17 determines the second rent on the basis of an added value given to the rental property by the second tenant, and transmits data for displaying the determined second rent to the user terminal 30 to be used by the second tenant.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a management device and a rental system. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a network system used for real estate rental contracts is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in the system of Patent Document 1, a real estate owner first uses his / her own communication terminal to register information about the rental property he / she is renting out, such as an apartment room or a detached house, and desired rental conditions such as rent and tenant attributes, etc., in a server. Then, when a prospective tenant uses his / her own communication terminal to register his / her desired rental conditions for renting an apartment room or a detached house, etc., in the server, the server matches the desired conditions of both parties and extracts real estate that matches the conditions. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-82912 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Meanwhile, tenants of rental properties are required to pay initial costs for the rental contract, such as a security deposit, key money, and brokerage fees. In other words, the tenants are required to pay high initial costs when signing the rental contract, which can be unsatisfying. In addition, the repair costs for rental properties include the costs of repairing the exterior (exterior, framework, etc.) and the interior. The landlord (owner of the rental property) must not only bear the costs of repairing the exterior, but also the costs of repairing the interior that are outside the scope of the obligation to restore the property to its original condition (repair costs for changes over time and normal wear and tear), which creates a problem of dissatisfaction.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to enable tenants and landlords to feel satisfied with the costs associated with renting. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 13, a management device 10 capable of communicating with a user terminal 30 used by a tenant of a rental property, a first determination means 16 for determining a first rent Ca to be paid to the lessor of the rental property; a second determination means (17) for determining second rents α and β to be paid to the former tenant of the rental property; During the period in which the lessee of the rental property is the first lessee, the first rent is paid to the lessor, and the second rent is paid to one or more second lessees who are lessees prior to the first lessee; The second determination means 17 is characterized by determining the second rent based on the added value that the second tenant has given to the rental property, and transmitting data for displaying the determined second rent to the user terminal 30 used by the second tenant.

[0007] According to the invention described in claim 1, the tenant can add value to the rental property, and after moving out of the rental property, he or she can receive a second rent based on the added value, thereby feeling satisfied with the rental costs. In addition, since the tenant adds value to the rental property, the landlord does not need to add value to the rental property. Therefore, the landlord does not have to bear the cost of adding value, and can feel satisfied with the rental costs.

[0008] The invention described in claim 2 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 13, in the management device 10 described in claim 1, The payment of the second rent to the second lessee is terminated when the second rent has been paid n times (n is an integer of 2 or more) to the second lessee.

[0009] According to the invention described in claim 2, the second rent is not added for each former tenant, so an increase in the second rent can be prevented.

[0010] The invention described in claim 3 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 13, in the management device 10 described in claim 2, The second determination means 17 is characterized in that it determines the second rent as an amount equivalent to the added value that the second tenant has given to the rental property divided by n.

[0011] According to the invention described in claim 3, the former tenant can reliably recover the costs incurred in adding added value. In addition, since the costs incurred in adding added value can be reliably recovered, it is possible to encourage tenants to add added value to rental properties.

[0012] The invention described in claim 4 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, in the management device 10 described in claim 1, The sum of the first rent and the second rent is presented as the rent (basic rent) of the rental property to a person who wishes to rent the rental property.

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 4, the rent including the second rent is presented to the prospective tenant, so the prospective tenant (tenant) can feel satisfied with the costs involved in renting.

[0014] The invention described in claim 5 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 13, in the management device 10 described in claim 4, an additional rent calculation means 14 for calculating an additional rent based on the added value that the prospective tenant intends to add to the rental property; The system is characterized by having an estimated rent presentation means 15 that presents the sum of the basic rent, which is the sum of the first rent and the second rent, and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14 as the estimated rent to the prospective tenant.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 5, when the prospective tenant becomes a tenant, the prospective tenant can add value to the rental property, and the added value can be attached on the condition that the prospective tenant pays an additional rent. In addition, since the management device 10 is equipped with the estimated rent presentation means 15, the prospective tenant can select a property and an added value while checking the rent including the additional rent (estimated rent).

[0016] The invention described in claim 6 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 13, a rental system 1, a management device 10 according to claim 1; The user terminal 30 is also included.

[0017] According to the invention described in claim 6, the tenant can add value to the rental property, and after moving out of the rental property, he / she can receive a second rent based on the added value, thereby feeling satisfied with the rental costs. In addition, since the tenant adds value to the rental property, the landlord does not need to add value to the rental property. Therefore, the landlord does not have to bear the cost of adding value, and can feel satisfied with the rental costs. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] Both tenants and landlords can be satisfied with the costs involved in renting. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] First embodiment: A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a rental system. [Figure 2]1 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a rental system according to a first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a property desired information input screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a candidate property presentation screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a property information presentation screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an interior option selection information input screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a wallpaper change screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an intercom change screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a teleworkspace change screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a floor plan option selection information input screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an option selection information input screen for a skeleton according to the first embodiment. [Figure 12] Second embodiment: A diagram illustrating an example of a basic rent. [Figure 13] Second embodiment: A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a rental system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, although the embodiments described below are subject to various technically preferable limitations for carrying out the present invention, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and illustrated examples. In the following embodiments and illustrated examples, "XX" represents one or more arbitrary letters and numbers. For example, in the case of "XX yen," "XX yen" does not represent a two-digit amount (10 yen or more and 99 yen or less), but represents an amount of one or more digits (1 yen or more (no upper limit), which may include 0 yen (free)). In the illustrated examples, multiple "XX yen" may represent the same amount or different amounts.

[0021] [First embodiment] <Rental System> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a rental system 1 in the first embodiment. The rental system 1 is a system that provides property information of candidate properties (rental properties that meet the conditions of the prospective tenant) to a prospective tenant (user) who is looking for a rental property to use as a residence.

[0022] Furthermore, the rental properties handled by the rental system 1 include rental properties where the tenant can customize the interior, floor plan, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "customizable properties"). Furthermore, the rental system 1 allows the tenant to select options (such as interior and floor plan) to add to the customizable property before moving in, and allows the tenant to pay the cost of the option in installments on top of the rent. Note that the range of options available for customizable properties (options that the tenant can select) is determined in advance by the landlord, etc. In other words, customizable properties are designed with the assumption that the tenant will customize the interior and layout, so there is no need to restore the property to its original condition for the next tenant. Therefore, customizable properties do not require the cost of restoring the property to its original condition (security deposit), and instead the tenant is responsible for the cost of customizing the property to their liking (optional costs, etc.), so tenants can feel satisfied with the costs of the rental contract. The option fee is amortized over several years (two years in this embodiment). In addition, in the case of mid-term termination (termination of the rental contract before full payment), the remaining amount is paid in a lump sum by the lessee at the time of termination, or by the guarantor company.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 1, the rental system 1 is configured to include a management device 10 and a database 20 that constitute a semi-rental bank, and a user terminal 30 that is used by a person who wishes to rent (user). The management device 10, the database 20, and the user terminal 30 are communicatively connected to each other via a communication network N. The communication network N is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), etc.

[0024] The user terminal 30 is comprised of a computer such as a PC, a smartphone, a tablet, etc., and is owned and used by the prospective renter. In this embodiment, a smartphone, which is a portable information terminal, is used.

[0025] The database 20 stores various information necessary for the rental system 1. Specifically, the database 20 stores, for example, property information for each rental property provided by the lessor (property owner or real estate agent). In other words, the property owner or real estate agent can register the property information for each rental property in the database 20. The property information for rental properties stored in database 20 includes various information such as the area in which the building including the rental property is located, the nearest facilities such as the nearest station, the distance from each nearest facility, the exclusive area, the layout type, floor plans (floor plans showing past and current layouts), the age of the property, rent (basic rent), management fees and common area charges, facilities and features, related images, information on common areas, option information, and housing evaluation information.

[0026] <Management device> The management device 10 includes a processing unit, a display unit, an input unit, a communication unit, and the like. The arithmetic processing device of the management device 10 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and controls the processing operations of each part in the rental system 1 in an integrated manner. Specifically, a program is stored in the arithmetic processing unit of the management device 10. When the arithmetic processing unit executes the program, the functions of the management device 10, that is, the means 11 to 15 included in the management device 10 shown in FIG.

[0027] The management device 10 includes a property request information acquisition means 11 for acquiring property request information from the user terminal 30 . The management device 10 also includes a candidate property search means 12 that searches for candidate properties based on the property desire information acquired by the property desire information acquisition means 11 . The management device 10 also includes a selection information acquisition means 13 that acquires, from the user terminal 30, property selection information regarding the property selected by the prospective tenant and option selection information regarding the option selected by the prospective tenant based on the search results of the candidate property search means 12. The management device 10 also includes an additional rent calculation means 14 that calculates an additional rent based on the option selection information acquired by the selection information acquisition means 13. The management device 10 also includes an estimated rent presentation means 15 that presents the sum of the basic rent of the property corresponding to the property selection information acquired by the selection information acquisition means 13 and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14 as the estimated rent to the prospective renter via the user terminal 30.

[0028] <Operation flow> FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the rental system 1 in the first embodiment. First, the user terminal 30 logs in to the management device 10 (step S1). Specifically, for example, an application program such as an internet browser and a browsing program is installed in the user terminal 30. By executing the application program, the user terminal 30 accesses the management device 10 via the communication network N and logs in to the management device 10 based on a user ID (identifier) ​​and a password.

[0029] When the user terminal 30 logs in to the management device 10, the management device 10 acquires property desire information from the user terminal 30 using the property desire information acquisition means 11 (steps S2 to S3). Specifically, the property desired information acquisition means 11 transmits data for displaying the property desired information input screen G1 to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the property desired information input screen G1 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (step S2).

[0030] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the property desired information input screen G1. The property desired information input screen G1 allows the user to input desired property information (conditions for the rental property they would like to live in), such as the area, distance from the nearest station, floor area, and layout type. Note that the desired property information is not limited to the information shown in FIG. 3 and may include other information, such as the age of the building and rent. In other words, the desired property information may be information equivalent to that input when searching for a rental property on a general real estate information site, for example.

[0031] When the prospective tenant has completed inputting the desired property information, he / she taps the register button B11 on the desired property information input screen G1. When the register button B11 is tapped, the user terminal 30 transmits the entered desired property information together with the user ID and the like to the management device 10 via the communication network N (step S3). In this way, the desired property information acquisition means 11 acquires the desired property information from the user terminal 30.

[0032] Next, the management device 10 searches for candidate properties using the candidate property search means 12 based on the property desire information acquired by the property desire information acquisition means 11 (step S4). Specifically, the candidate property search means 12 extracts property information of candidate properties (properties that match the property desire information acquired by the property desire information acquisition means 11) from multiple property information stored in the database 20.

[0033] Next, the management device 10, using the selection information acquisition means 13, acquires from the user terminal 30, based on the search results of the candidate property search means 12, property selection information regarding the property selected by the renter and option selection information regarding the options selected by the renter (steps S5 to S10). Specifically, the selection information acquisition means 13 transmits data for displaying the candidate property presentation screen G2 to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the candidate property presentation screen G2 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (step S5).

[0034] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the candidate property presentation screen G2. On the candidate property presentation screen G2, as the search results of the candidate property search means 12, part of the property information extracted by the candidate property search means 12 in step S4 is displayed for each candidate property. If the prospective tenant finds a property that they are interested in among the candidate properties displayed on the candidate property presentation screen G2, they select that property. Specifically, the prospective tenant taps the details button of the property that they are interested in from among the details buttons B21, B22, B23, B24, B25, etc. on the candidate property presentation screen G2.

[0035] When any of the details buttons B21, B22, B23, B24, B25, etc. is tapped, the user terminal 30 transmits property selection information (e.g., property ID) regarding the property selected by the prospective renter (the candidate property whose details button was tapped), together with the user ID, etc., to the management device 10 via the communication network N (step S6). When the communication unit of the management device 10 receives the property selection information, the selection information acquisition means 13 extracts property information corresponding to the property selection information from the plurality of property information stored in the database 20 (or from the property information extracted by the candidate property search means 12 in step S4). Then, the selection information acquisition means 13 transmits data for displaying the property information presentation screen G3 to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the property information presentation screen G3 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (step S7).

[0036] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the property information presentation screen G3. Fig. 5 shows an example of the property information presentation screen G3 that is displayed when the Details button B22 on the candidate property presentation screen G2 is tapped, i.e., when the property selected by the prospective renter is "Property B." The property information presentation screen G3 displays more detailed property information about the property selected by the prospective tenant (here, "Property B") than the candidate property presentation screen G2. Specifically, the property information presentation screen G3 displays the nearest station, distance from the nearest station, exclusive area, and floor plan type, as well as information about the common areas, basic rent, options, and home appraisal information. "Property B" is a customizable property, and the property information presentation screen G3 for customizable properties displays "options" and "home appraisal information."

[0037] 5, the property information displayed on the property information presentation screen G3 may include other information, such as the nearest facilities other than the nearest station, the distance from the nearest facilities, the age of the building, the facilities and features, related images such as interior photos and photos of the surrounding area, floor plans, etc. In other words, the property information displayed on the property information presentation screen G3 other than "options" and "housing evaluation information" may be the same as the information displayed as a search result for rental properties on a general real estate information site, for example. Below, we will explain the property information displayed on the property information presentation screen G3, including the "options" and "housing appraisal information" that are not displayed on general real estate information sites, and will omit explanations of the other information as it is publicly known information.

[0038] On the property information presentation screen G3 shown in FIG. 5, options relating to "interior", "floor plan", and "skeleton" can be selected as "options". The property information stored in the database 20 includes option information, which includes the types of options that can be adopted for the corresponding property. If the property selected by the prospective tenant is a property that prohibits interior customization (for example, a property where the lessor prohibits interior customization), the property information for that property stored in the database 20 does not include "interior" as a type of option that can be adopted. Therefore, the "interior" column is not displayed on the property information presentation screen G3 for that property, and options related to "interior" cannot be selected as "options." The same applies to "floor plan" and "skeleton."

[0039] If the prospective renter finds an option that interests them among the options displayed on the property information presentation screen G3, they select that option. Specifically, if a prospective tenant is interested in interior options, they tap the Details button B31 in the "Interior" field on the property information presentation screen G3. In the "Interior" field, they can select whether to "Change" the interior (add interior options) or "Do Not Change" the interior (do not add interior options), and the Details button B31 can be operated only when "Change" is selected. In the example shown in Figure 5, "Change" is selected.

[0040] When the details button B31 is tapped, the user terminal 30 notifies the management device 10 of the type of option selected by the prospective renter (here, "interior"), along with the user ID, etc., via the communication network N (step S8). When the communication unit of the management device 10 receives the notification, the selection information acquisition means 13 transmits data for displaying the interior option selection information input screen G4 to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the interior option selection information input screen G4 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (step S9). The interior option selection information input screen G4 will be described in detail later.

[0041] Furthermore, if the prospective tenant is interested in floor plan options, they tap the Details button B32 in the "Floor Plan" field on the property information presentation screen G3. In the "Floor Plan" field, they can select whether to "Change" the floor plan (add floor plan options) or "Do Not Change" the floor plan (do not add floor plan options), and the Details button B32 can be operated only when "Change" is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 5, "Change" is selected.

[0042] When the details button B32 is tapped, the user terminal 30 notifies the management device 10 of the type of option selected by the prospective renter (here, "floor plan"), together with the user ID and the like, via the communication network N (step S8). When the communication unit of the management device 10 receives the notification, the selection information acquisition means 13 transmits data for displaying the floor plan option selection information input screen G5 to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the floor plan option selection information input screen G5 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (step S9). The floor plan option selection information input screen G5 will be described in detail later.

[0043] Furthermore, if the prospective tenant is interested in skeleton options, i.e., skeleton delivery (delivery in skeleton form), he or she taps the Details button B33 in the "Skeleton" field on the property information presentation screen G3. In the "Skeleton" field, the tenant can select whether to "yes" to skeleton delivery (whether to add skeleton options) or "no" to skeleton delivery (whether to not add skeleton options), and the Details button B33 can be operated only when "yes" is selected. In the example shown in FIG. 5, "no" is selected. For example, if the prospective tenant wishes to customize the interior (equipment and decoration inside the property) and the floor plan (installing, removing, moving partition walls, etc.) themselves, they select "Skeleton" as an "Option." In other words, if they wish to remodel (renovate) the interior and floor plan themselves, they select "Yes" in the "Skeleton" field on the property information presentation screen G3. In this embodiment, "do it yourself" includes not only the prospective tenant doing it themselves, but also having someone requested by the prospective tenant (such as an interior decorator) do it.

[0044] When the details button B33 is tapped, the user terminal 30 notifies the management device 10 of the type of option selected by the prospective renter (here, "skeleton"), together with the user ID and the like, via the communication network N (step S8). When the communication unit of the management device 10 receives the notification, the selection information acquisition means 13 transmits data for displaying the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (step S9). The skeleton option selection information input screen G6 will be described in detail later. The "Housing Evaluation Information" displayed on the property information presentation screen G3 will also be described in detail later.

[0045] The option selection information input screens G4, G5, and G6 allow the user to input option selection information regarding the options selected by the prospective renter. When the renter has finished inputting the option selection information, he or she taps the registration button B35 on the property information presentation screen G3. When the registration button B35 is tapped, the user terminal 30 transmits the input option selection information, together with the user ID and the like, to the management device 10 via the communications network N (step S10). In this way, the selection information acquisition means 13 acquires, from the user terminal 30, property selection information related to the property selected by the renter and option selection information related to the option selected by the renter, based on the search results of the candidate property search means 12.

[0046] Next, the management device 10 calculates the additional rent (total additional rent) using the additional rent calculation means 14 based on the option selection information acquired by the selection information acquisition means 13 (step S11). In this embodiment, the total additional rent is the sum of the total estimated costs (estimated option costs) required if each option selected by the prospective tenant is adopted, divided by a specified number of installments (e.g., 24 installments), and the installment fee, but is not limited to this.

[0047] Next, the management device 10 uses the estimated rent presentation means 15 to present the sum of the basic rent of the property corresponding to the property selection information acquired by the selection information acquisition means 13 and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14 as the estimated rent to the prospective renter via the user terminal 30 (step S12). Specifically, the estimated rent presentation means 15 extracts property information corresponding to the property selection information transmitted in step S6 from the plurality of property information stored in the database 20 (or from the property information extracted by the candidate property search means 12 in step S4), and calculates the sum of the basic rent included in the extracted property information and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14. The estimated rent presentation means 15 then transmits data for displaying an estimated rent presentation screen to the user terminal 30 via the communication network N. As a result, the estimated rent presentation screen is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30 (step S12), and the estimated rent calculated by the estimated rent presentation means 15 (the sum of the basic rent and the additional rent) is presented to the prospective tenant. The basic rent is stored in database 20 (it is included in the optional information of the property information stored in database 20). The basic rent may be entered in advance by the lessor (property owner or real estate agent) and registered in database 20, or it may be automatically entered in advance based on market prices and registered in database 20. Furthermore, the basic rent registered (stored) in database 20 may be changeable by the lessor, for example, within an amendable range.

[0048] <Interior option selection information input screen> 6 is a diagram showing an example of the interior option selection information input screen G4. The interior option selection information input screen G4 is displayed when "Change" is selected in the "Interior" field on the property information presentation screen G3 (FIG. 5) and the Details button B31 is tapped. On the interior option selection information input screen G4 shown in FIG. 6, "wallpaper," "intercom," and "telework space" can be selected as interior options.

[0049] The property information stored in database 20 includes option information, which includes the types of interior decoration that can be used in the corresponding property. If the property selected by the prospective tenant is a property that prohibits wallpaper customization (for example, a property where wallpaper customization is prohibited by the lessor), the property information for that property stored in database 20 does not include "wallpaper" as a type of interior decoration that can be used. Therefore, the "wallpaper" field is not displayed on the interior decoration option selection information input screen G4 for that property, and options related to "wallpaper" cannot be selected as interior decoration options. The same applies to "intercom" and "telework space." Note that interior options are not limited to those shown in FIG. 6, and may include other options such as flooring, fixtures, storage, toilets, kitchens, and bathrooms.

[0050] On the interior option selection information input screen G4 shown in Figure 6, the currently selected wallpaper type is "Wallpaper A," the currently selected intercom type is "With monitor," and the currently selected telework space type is "With reinforced base." When the Confirm button B44 on the interior option selection information input screen G4 is tapped, the user terminal 30 stores the selected wallpaper type, selected intercom type, and selected teleworkspace type as interior selection information and returns to the property information presentation screen G3 (FIG. 5). The stored interior selection information is transmitted to the management device 10 as part of the option selection information when the Register button B35 is tapped with "Change" selected in the "Interior" field on the property information presentation screen G3 (step S10). On the other hand, when the Register button B35 is tapped with "Do Not Change" selected in the "Interior" field, even if the interior selection information has been stored, default information ("Do Not Customize," described below) is transmitted to the management device 10 as part of the option selection information (step S10).

[0051] In the illustrated examples (e.g., Figures 6 to 11), "+ XX yen / month" indicates the additional rent (individual additional rent) that will be incurred when the corresponding option is adopted. The total amount of additional rent (individual additional rent) that will be incurred when the option selected by the prospective tenant is adopted is the additional rent (total additional rent) calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14. In this embodiment, the individual additional rent is, for example, the sum of the estimated cost (estimated option cost) required if the corresponding option is adopted divided by a specified number of installments (for example, 24 installments) and the installment fee, but is not limited to this. The individual rent surcharge is stored in database 20 (for example, it is included in optional information among the property information stored in database 20). The individual rent surcharge may be entered in advance by the lessor (property owner or real estate agent) and registered in database 20, or it may be automatically entered in advance based on market prices, etc. and registered in database 20. Furthermore, the individual rent surcharge registered (stored) in database 20 may be changeable by the lessor, for example, within an amendable range.

[0052] 〔wallpaper〕 6, the type of wallpaper currently selected is "Wallpaper A," but the type of wallpaper currently selected can be changed by tapping the change button B41 in the "Wallpaper" field on the interior option selection information input screen G4. Specifically, for example, when the change button B41 is tapped, the wallpaper change screen G41 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0053] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the wallpaper change screen G41. The wallpaper change screen G41 allows you to change the type of wallpaper you are currently using. Furthermore, on the wallpaper change screen G41, you can select "Do not customize" if you do not want to add any wallpaper options, or you can select "DIY (Do It Yourself)" if you want the prospective tenant to prepare and install the wallpaper themselves. The wallpaper change screen G41 has a DIY support button B411, and by tapping this DIY support button B411, it is possible to view DIY support images for the wallpaper (for example, videos and photos that serve as examples for DIY wallpaper application). This allows prospective tenants to select "DIY" after understanding how to do the DIY.

[0054] By tapping on the details buttons B412 to B418 on the wallpaper change screen G41, detailed information (photo, material, function, etc.) about the corresponding wallpaper can be viewed. Specifically, for example, when the details button B415 is tapped, detailed information about wallpaper D is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0055] Furthermore, by tapping the OK button B419 on the wallpaper change screen G41, it is possible to return to the interior design option selection information input screen G4, which reflects the selected wallpaper type. Specifically, for example, when the OK button B419 is tapped while "Wallpaper A" is selected as shown in Fig. 7, the interior design option selection information input screen G4 as shown in Fig. 6 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30, i.e., the interior design option selection information input screen G4 with "Wallpaper A" written in the "Wallpaper" field. In this embodiment, the default for the type of wallpaper being selected is "not customized," but this is not limiting.

[0056] The property information stored in the database 20 includes option information, which includes the types of wallpaper that can be used for the corresponding property. The wallpaper change screen G41 lists the types of wallpaper that can be used. That is, the wallpaper change screen G41 shown in Figure 7 is the wallpaper change screen G41 for property B, and this wallpaper change screen G41 lists the types of wallpaper that can be used (no customization, DIY, wallpapers A to G) included in the property information for property B stored in database 20.

[0057] The additional rent (individual additional rent) for "Wallpaper A" on the wallpaper change screen G41 is based on the estimated cost of preparing and applying wallpaper A by a party commissioned by the lessor (property owner or real estate agent). If the current wallpaper needs to be removed in order to apply new wallpaper, the cost of removal is also included. The same applies to the additional rent (individual additional rent) for "Wallpaper B" to "Wallpaper G."

[0058] The "DIY" surcharge (individual surcharge) on the wallpaper change screen G41 is based on the estimated cost of removing the current wallpaper. Therefore, if the property selected by the prospective tenant does not have wallpaper (for example, a newly built property where wallpapering has not yet begun, or a skeleton house), the "DIY" surcharge will not be incurred. On the wallpaper change screen G41, you may be able to select "DIY" from two options: DIY, which involves just preparing and applying wallpaper yourself, and DIY, which involves not only preparing and applying wallpaper but also removing the wallpaper that is currently applied. If you choose DIY, which also involves removing the wallpaper yourself, no additional rent will be charged.

[0059] [Intercom] 6, the selected intercom type is "with monitor," but the selected intercom type can be changed by tapping the change button B42 in the "intercom" field on the interior option selection information input screen G4. Specifically, for example, when the change button B42 is tapped, the intercom change screen G42 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0060] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the intercom change screen G42. The intercom change screen G42 allows you to change the type of intercom you are selecting. Furthermore, on the intercom change screen G42, you can select "Do not customize" if you do not want to add any intercom options, or you can select "DIY" if you want the prospective tenant to prepare and install the intercom themselves. The intercom change screen G42 has a DIY support button B421, and by tapping this DIY support button B421, it is possible to view DIY support images for the intercom (for example, videos and photos that serve as examples for installing an intercom by DIY). This allows prospective tenants to select "DIY" after understanding how to do it themselves.

[0061] By tapping the details buttons B422, B423 on the intercom change screen G42, detailed information (photos, functions, etc.) about the corresponding intercom can be viewed. Specifically, for example, when the details button B423 is tapped, detailed information about the monitor-less intercom is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0062] Furthermore, by tapping the Enter button B424 on the intercom change screen G42, the user can return to the interior option selection information input screen G4, which reflects the selected intercom type. Specifically, for example, when the Enter button B424 is tapped while "With monitor" is selected as shown in Fig. 8, the display unit of the user terminal 30 displays the interior option selection information input screen G4 as shown in Fig. 6, i.e., the interior option selection information input screen G4 with "With monitor" written in the "Intercom" field. In this embodiment, the default for the selected intercom type is "not customized," but this is not limited to this.

[0063] The property information stored in the database 20 includes option information, which includes the types of intercoms that can be used in the corresponding property. The intercom change screen G42 lists the types of intercoms that can be used. That is, the intercom change screen G42 shown in Figure 8 is the intercom change screen G42 for property B, and this intercom change screen G42 lists the types of intercoms that can be used (not customized, DIY, with monitor, without monitor) included in the property information for property B stored in database 20.

[0064] The additional rent (individual additional rent) for "with monitor" on the intercom change screen G42 is based on the estimated cost of preparing and installing an intercom with monitor if the person commissioned by the lessor (property owner or real estate agent) were to do so. If the currently installed intercom needs to be removed in order to install a new one, the cost of removal is also included. The same applies to the additional rent (individual additional rent) for "without monitor."

[0065] The "DIY" surcharge (individual surcharge) on the intercom change screen G42 is based on the estimated cost of removing the currently installed intercom. Therefore, if the property selected by the prospective tenant is one that does not have an intercom installed (for example, a newly built property where the work to install an intercom has not yet begun, a skeleton house, or a newly built or used property without an intercom), the "DIY" surcharge will not be incurred. On the intercom change screen G42, you may be able to select "DIY" between DIY, which involves only preparing and installing an intercom yourself, and DIY, which involves not only preparing and installing an intercom but also removing the currently installed intercom yourself. If you choose DIY, which also involves removing the intercom yourself, no additional rent will be charged.

[0066] [Telework space] 6, the type of telework space currently selected is "with reinforced base," but the type of telework space currently selected can be changed by tapping the change button B43 in the "telework space" field on the interior option selection information input screen G4. Specifically, for example, when the change button B43 is tapped, the telework space change screen G43 is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal 30.

[0067] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the teleworkspace change screen G43. The teleworkspace change screen G43 allows you to change the type of teleworkspace you are selecting. Specifically, you can select between a teleworkspace with "reinforced base" (a teleworkspace whose walls are reinforced with a reinforcing base) and a teleworkspace without "reinforced base" (a teleworkspace whose walls are not reinforced with a reinforcing base).

[0068] Furthermore, on the teleworkspace modification screen G43, it is possible to select "Do not customize" if no teleworkspace options are to be added, or to select "DIY" if the prospective tenant will be preparing and setting up the teleworkspace materials themselves. The teleworkspace change screen G43 has a DIY support button B431, and by tapping this DIY support button B431, it is possible to view DIY support images for the teleworkspace (for example, videos and photos that serve as examples for setting up a teleworkspace by DIY). This allows prospective tenants to select "DIY" after understanding how to do the DIY work.

[0069] By tapping the OK button B432 on the teleworkspace change screen G43, the user can return to the interior option selection information input screen G4, which reflects the type of teleworkspace currently selected. Specifically, for example, when the OK button B432 is tapped while "reinforced base" is selected as shown in Fig. 9, the display unit of the user terminal 30 displays the interior option selection information input screen G4 as shown in Fig. 6, i.e., the interior option selection information input screen G4 with "reinforced base" written in the "teleworkspace" field. In this embodiment, the default for the type of telework space being selected is "not customized," but this is not limited to this.

[0070] The property information stored in the database 20 includes option information, which includes the types of teleworkspaces that can be used in the corresponding property. The teleworkspace change screen G43 lists the types of teleworkspaces that can be used. That is, the teleworkspace change screen G43 shown in Figure 9 is the teleworkspace change screen G43 for property B, and this teleworkspace change screen G43 lists the types of teleworkspaces that can be used (not customized, DIY, with reinforced base, without reinforced base) included in the property information for property B stored in database 20.

[0071] The additional rent (individual additional rent) for "with reinforced base" on the teleworkspace change screen G43 is based on the estimated cost of a party commissioned by the lessor (property owner or real estate agent) preparing and installing materials for a teleworkspace with walls reinforced with reinforced base. If the current teleworkspace needs to be removed to install a new one, the cost of removal is also included. The same applies to the additional rent (individual additional rent) for "without reinforced base."

[0072] The "DIY" surcharge (individual surcharge) on the teleworkspace change screen G43 is based on the estimated cost of removing the currently installed teleworkspace. Therefore, if the property selected by the prospective tenant is a property that does not have a teleworkspace installed (for example, a newly built property where work to install a teleworkspace has not yet begun, a skeleton house, or a newly built or used property without a teleworkspace), the "DIY" surcharge will not be incurred. The teleworkspace change screen G43 may allow the user to select "DIY" between DIY, in which the user only prepares and sets up the materials for the teleworkspace, and DIY, in which the user not only prepares and sets up the materials for the teleworkspace but also removes the currently installed teleworkspace. If the user chooses DIY and also removes the teleworkspace, no additional rent will be charged.

[0073] 《Floor plan option selection information input screen》 10 is a diagram showing an example of the floor plan option selection information input screen G5. The floor plan option selection information input screen G5 is displayed when "Change" is selected in the "Floor Plan" field on the property information presentation screen G3 (FIG. 5) and the Details button B32 is tapped. The floor plan option selection information input screen G5 displays a floor plan showing the current floor plan, a floor plan showing the selected floor plan, and the additional rent (individual additional rent) that will be incurred if the selected floor plan is adopted. If the property selected by the prospective tenant is a property without a floor plan (for example, a newly built property where partition work has not yet begun, or a skeleton house), a diagram showing only the skeleton, for example, is displayed as a floor plan showing the current floor plan.

[0074] 10, the type of floor plan being selected is "Floor Plan F." However, by tapping the change button B53 in the "Selected" field on the floor plan option selection information input screen G5, the type of the selected floor plan can be changed. Specifically, for example, when the change button B53 is tapped, a different floor plan is displayed in the "Selected" field.

[0075] The property information stored in the database 20 includes option information, which includes the types of floor plans that can be used for the corresponding property. One of the types of floor plans that can be used is displayed in the "Selected" field on the floor plan option selection information input screen G5. That is, the floor plan option selection information input screen G5 shown in Figure 10 is the floor plan option selection information input screen G5 for property B, and the "Selected" column on this floor plan option selection information input screen G5 sequentially displays the types of floor plans that can be used (no customization (no floor plan options), floor plans A, B, C, etc.) included in the property information for property B stored in database 20 each time the change button B53 is tapped. In this embodiment, the default for the type of floor plan being selected is "not customized," but this is not limited to this.

[0076] By tapping the furniture layout plan button B51 in the "Current" column on the floor plan option selection information input screen G5, a furniture layout plan for the current floor plan can be viewed. Specifically, for example, when the furniture layout plan button B51 is tapped, a furniture layout plan is displayed superimposed on the floor plan in the "Current" column (a floor plan showing the current floor plan). The furniture layout plan button B51 is displayed, for example, when a furniture layout plan is stored in the database 20 along with the current floor plan.

[0077] In addition, by tapping the furniture layout plan button B52 in the "Selected" column on the floor plan option selection information input screen G5, a furniture layout plan for the selected floor plan can be viewed. Specifically, for example, when the furniture layout plan button B52 is tapped, a furniture layout diagram is superimposed on the floor plan in the "Selected" column (the floor plan showing the selected floor plan). The furniture layout plan button B52 is displayed, for example, when furniture layout plans are stored in the database 20 along with available floor plans.

[0078] When the Confirm button B54 on the floor plan option selection information input screen G5 is tapped, the user terminal 30 stores the selected floor plan type as floor plan selection information and returns to the property information presentation screen G3 (FIG. 5). The stored floor plan selection information is transmitted to the management device 10 as part of the option selection information when the Register button B35 is tapped with "Change" selected in the "Floor Plan" field on the property information presentation screen G3 (Step S10). On the other hand, when the Register button B35 is tapped with "Do Not Change" selected in the "Floor Plan" field, even if the floor plan selection information has been stored, the default information ("Do Not Customize") is transmitted to the management device 10 as part of the option selection information (Step S10).

[0079] <<Skeleton option selection information input screen>> 11 is a diagram showing an example of the skeleton option selection information input screen G6. The skeleton option selection information input screen G6 is displayed when "Yes" is selected in the "Skeleton" field on the property information presentation screen G3 (FIG. 5) and the details button B33 is tapped. On the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 shown in Fig. 11, you can select between "Skeleton except for plumbing," which will hand over everything except the plumbing in a skeleton state, and "Full skeleton," which will hand over the entire building in a skeleton state including the plumbing. Furthermore, on the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 shown in Fig. 11, you can also select "Do not customize," which will hand over the building without being in a skeleton state, that is, you can select not to add any options related to the skeleton. In this embodiment, the default for the type of skeleton being selected is "not customized," but this is not limiting.

[0080] The property information stored in the database 20 includes option information, which includes the types of skeletons that can be used for the corresponding property. The skeleton option selection information input screen G6 lists the types of skeletons that can be used. That is, the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 shown in Figure 11 is the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 for property B, and this skeleton option selection information input screen G6 lists the types of skeletons that can be adopted (no customization, skeleton other than plumbing, entire skeleton) included in the property information for property B stored in database 20.

[0081] Therefore, if the property selected by the prospective tenant is one that is prohibited from being handed over in a completely skeletonized state (for example, a property that the landlord has prohibited from being handed over in a completely skeletonized state), the property information for that property stored in database 20 does not include "complete skeleton" as an available skeleton type. Therefore, the "complete skeleton" field is not displayed on the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 for that property, and "complete skeleton" cannot be selected as a skeleton option.

[0082] Furthermore, if the property selected by the prospective tenant is, for example, a property that does not have plumbing facilities installed (for example, a newly built property where work to install plumbing facilities has not yet begun, or a skeleton house), the property information for that property stored in database 20 does not include "skeleton other than plumbing facilities" as an available skeleton type. Therefore, the "skeleton other than plumbing facilities" field is not displayed on the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 for that property, and "skeleton other than plumbing facilities" cannot be selected as an option for the skeleton.

[0083] The additional rent (individual additional rent) for "Skeleton except for plumbing" on the option selection information input screen G6 for skeleton is an amount based on the estimated cost required to remove the equipment (excluding plumbing), decorations, partitions, etc. currently installed inside the property. Additionally, the additional rent (individual additional rent) for "whole skeleton" on the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 is based on the estimated cost of removing the currently installed facilities (including plumbing), decorations, partitions, etc. inside the property. Therefore, if the property selected by the prospective tenant is a property without interior fittings (facility and decorations) or partitions (for example, a newly built property where partition and interior construction work has not yet begun, or a skeleton house), the additional rent for "whole skeleton" will not be charged.

[0084] On the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 shown in FIG. 11, the type of skeleton being selected is "whole skeleton." When the decision button B61 on the skeleton option selection information input screen G6 is tapped, the user terminal 30 stores the type of skeleton being selected as skeleton selection information and returns to the property information presentation screen G3 (FIG. 5). The skeleton selection information stored here is transmitted to the management device 10 as part of the option selection information when the registration button B35 is tapped with "Yes" selected in the "Skeleton" field on the property information presentation screen G3 (step S10). On the other hand, when the registration button B35 is tapped with "No" selected in the "Skeleton" field, even if skeleton selection information has been stored, default information ("Do not customize") is transmitted to the management device 10 as part of the option selection information (step S10) instead of the stored skeleton selection information.

[0085] 《Housing Evaluation Information》 When the view button B34 in the "Housing Evaluation Information" column on the property information presentation screen G3 (Figure 5) is tapped, the display unit of the user terminal 30 displays the housing evaluation information of the property selected by the prospective renter (here, "Property B"). The housing evaluation information includes noise information that evaluates noise heard within and around the property, surrounding environment information that evaluates the surrounding environment of the property, etc. The housing evaluation information is input by, for example, previous tenants of the property or residents living in the vicinity of the property, and is registered (for example, stored in database 20).

[0086] Customizable properties can be customized by the resident (tenant) to their liking, so they can be said to be somewhere between a regular rental property that cannot be customized and a home that can be owned. Customizable properties are often rented on the assumption that the tenant will live in the property for a long period of time, since the tenant is responsible for the costs of customization, such as optional fees. Therefore, if there are factors that hinder long-term living, such as loud noise or a poor surrounding environment, this assumption will be undermined and the tenant will suffer disadvantages. For this reason, prospective tenants may be hesitant to rent a customizable property and customize it. In contrast, in this embodiment, prospective tenants are presented with housing evaluation information for customizable properties so that they can understand the level of noise and the surrounding environment in advance. This allows prospective tenants to determine whether there are any factors that would prevent them from living in a customizable property for a long period of time before renting it, thereby encouraging them to rent and customize a customizable property.

[0087] Here, the cost of customization includes optional costs (costs paid through additional rent). Also, if you select "DIY" or "skeleton" as an option, costs other than the optional costs will also be included. For example, if you select "DIY" wallpaper (see Figure 7), costs other than the optional costs will include the cost of the wallpaper and adhesive you prepared yourself.

[0088] <Effects> According to this embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved. The management device 10 of this embodiment is a management device capable of communicating with a user terminal 30 used by a person wishing to rent a rental property, and is equipped with a property preference information acquisition means 11 that acquires property preference information from the user terminal 30, a candidate property search means 12 that searches for candidate properties based on the property preference information acquired by the property preference information acquisition means 11, a selection information acquisition means 13 that acquires, from the user terminal 30, property selection information regarding the property selected by the person wishing to rent and option selection information regarding the options selected by the person wishing to rent based on the search results of the candidate property search means 12, an additional rent calculation means 14 that calculates an additional rent based on the option selection information acquired by the selection information acquisition means 13, and an estimated rent presentation means 15 that presents to the person wishing to rent via the user terminal 30 the sum of the basic rent (rent when rented without options) of the property corresponding to the property selection information acquired by the selection information acquisition means 13 and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14 as an estimated rent.

[0089] In other words, when a prospective tenant becomes a tenant, the prospective tenant can add an option to the rental property, and the option can be made conditional on paying additional rent. Since the management device 10 is equipped with the estimated rent presentation means 15, the prospective tenant can select a property and options while checking the rent including the additional rent (estimated rent). Therefore, the rental properties managed by the management device 10 include rental properties (customizable properties) that can be equipped with options selected by the tenant, so the management device 10 can provide rental properties that can be customized by the tenant. In addition, rental properties that allow tenants to add their own options (customizable properties) are more likely to do so when they move in. In other words, rental properties that allow tenants to add their own options (customizable properties) are designed with the assumption that the tenant will customize the interior and layout, so the landlord of such properties does not need to make any repairs to the interior of the property. Therefore, the landlord does not have to bear the costs of repairs outside the scope of the obligation to restore the property to its original condition (repair costs for aging and normal wear and tear), thereby reducing the landlord's burden. In other words, in rental properties that allow tenants to add their own options (customizable properties), the landlord is responsible for the costs of repairing the exterior (exterior, structure, etc.), while the tenant pays the costs of repairing the interior (repair costs for the interior of the property) through additional rent, thereby reducing the landlord's burden. Furthermore, in rental properties where tenants can add their own options (customizable properties), the tenant does not have to pay repair costs for the next tenant (repair costs within the scope of the obligation to restore the property to its original condition). In other words, there is no need to pay a security deposit, which reduces the burden on the tenant.

[0090] Furthermore, rental properties that allow tenants to add their own options (customizable properties) are likely to have options added each time a new tenant changes. Therefore, the condition of the property improves with each new tenant, which increases occupancy rates. Furthermore, the landlord does not have to bear the costs of these improvements, which reduces the burden on the landlord. Furthermore, by providing multiple customizable properties within a building (such as a condominium or apartment complex), the building can be made up of multiple properties with different interiors and layouts. This allows for differentiation from buildings (general apartment complexes) that are made up of multiple properties with the same interiors and layouts, and improves occupancy rates.

[0091] In addition, in the management device 10 of this embodiment, at least one of the interior (equipment and decoration inside the property), floor plan, and skeleton (skeleton state) can be selected as an option (see FIGS. 5 to 11). In other words, prospective tenants can add options to the rental property when they become tenants, allowing them to customize the interior (equipment and decoration inside the property) and floor plan. This effectively solves problems such as restrictions on space and use, or not being able to live in the room of their choice.

[0092] In this embodiment, the options that can be selected on the property information presentation screen G3 (FIG. 5) are not limited to "interior", "floor plan", and "skeleton". For example, "facility plan" may be selectable as an option. Furthermore, the types of interior decor (such as types of wallpaper, types of intercom, and types of telework space), types of floor plans, types of skeletons, and types of equipment plans that can be selected in this embodiment are not limited to the types stored in the database 20. For example, at a predetermined timing (such as when it is determined that the property selected in step S6 is a customizable property), the management device 10 may derive selectable types using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) function or the like, and allow the prospective tenant to select from the derived types.

[0093] Furthermore, in the management device 10 of this embodiment, DIY can be selected as an option (see FIGS. 7 to 9). In other words, prospective tenants can add options to the rental property when they become tenants, and by adding options, they can DIY the interior (equipment and decoration inside the property) and the floor plan. Therefore, it can effectively solve problems such as restrictions on space and use, or not being able to live in the room of their choice. If DIY is selected as an option, the user may be allowed to select the installation of a reinforcing base as an option so that shelves or the like can be installed by DIY.

[0094] Furthermore, the management device 10 of this embodiment can present a DIY support image to the prospective renter via the user terminal 30 (see FIGS. 7 to 9). In other words, prospective tenants can select DIY as an option after understanding how to do it, etc. Therefore, it is possible to prevent people from hesitating to do DIY because they are unsure how to do it, and it is possible to encourage people to choose DIY as an option.

[0095] In addition, in the case of a property where DIY can be selected as an option and where DIY tools can be rented, the fact that DIY tools are available for rental may be presented to prospective tenants, thereby encouraging them to select DIY as an option. It would also be a good idea to create a system for exchanging information, such as having people learn how to do DIY at workshops.

[0096] Furthermore, the management device 10 of this embodiment can present to the prospective tenant via the user terminal 30 a proposed furniture layout for the property selected by the prospective tenant (see FIG. 10). Therefore, prospective tenants can select properties and options while checking the furniture layout.

[0097] In addition, in the management device 10 of this embodiment, each option that can be adopted for the property selected by the prospective tenant can be presented to the prospective tenant via the user terminal 30, along with the individual additional rent (individual additional rent) that will be incurred if the option is adopted (see Figures 6 to 11). Therefore, prospective tenants can select options while checking the individual additional rent amounts.

[0098] Furthermore, the management device 10 of this embodiment can present information (housing evaluation information) relating to the evaluation of the property selected by the prospective tenant to the prospective tenant via the user terminal 30 (see FIG. 5). Therefore, prospective tenants can determine whether there are any factors that would prevent them from living in the property for a long period of time based on information about the property's evaluation before renting it, which can encourage them to rent rental properties that allow options to be added (customizable properties) and add options (customize). The housing evaluation information is not limited to noise information and surrounding environment information. The housing evaluation information may include, for example, information on a utility cost simulation, specifically, information on the results of a simulation based on past utility cost data for the rental property (for example, utility cost data entered by previous tenants who rented the property) and past utility cost data for the prospective tenant.

[0099] The rental system 1 of this embodiment also includes a management device 10 and a user terminal 30. Therefore, the rental properties handled by rental system 1 include rental properties (customizable properties) that can be fitted with options selected by the tenant, so rental system 1 can provide rental properties that can be customized by the tenant. In addition, in rental properties where tenants can add their chosen options (customizable properties), the landlord is responsible for the repair costs of the exterior (exterior, structure, etc.), while the tenant is responsible for the repair costs of the interior (repair costs inside the property) through additional rent, thereby reducing the burden on the landlord. Furthermore, in rental properties where tenants can add their own options (customizable properties), the tenant does not have to pay repair costs for the next tenant (repair costs within the scope of the obligation to restore the property to its original condition). In other words, there is no need to pay a security deposit, which reduces the burden on the tenant.

[0100] Note that the property information of rental properties stored in database 20 may include information other than the various types of information described above. Specifically, for example, the property information of rental properties stored in database 20 may include information other than the various types of information described above, such as detailed specifications of the building including the rental property, sunlight levels in summer and winter, garbage dumps, bicycle parking areas, and local government and district culture. The property information presentation screen G3 may be configured to display substantially all of the property information for the rental property stored in the database 20. This allows a lot of information to be provided to prospective renters, thereby avoiding problems such as dissatisfaction after they have started living in the property.

[0101] Furthermore, the rental property in this embodiment can be customized by the tenant. By customizing the rental property, the tenant can develop an attachment to the rental property and increase the likelihood of living in it for a long period of time. Furthermore, for example, a long-term discount system may be introduced, whereby the basic rent of a rental property is reduced according to the length of time the property is rented. This reduces the basic rent if the property is rented for a long period of time, thereby increasing the likelihood of the property being rented for a long period of time.

[0102] [Second embodiment] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. For the sake of convenience, elements common to the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified. In the second embodiment, the basic rent for the rental property is different from that in the first embodiment.

[0103] The basic rent for a rental property in the first embodiment (see FIG. 5) is the rent (first rent Ca) paid to the lessor (property owner). In contrast, the basic rent for a rental property in the second embodiment includes not only the rent (first rent Ca) paid to the lessor (property owner) but also second rents α and β, which are rents paid to the former tenant. These second rents α and β are set based on the added value that the former tenant added to the rental property. This added value could be, for example, customization of the rental property (such as interior customization or floor plan customization). Therefore, while tenants of customizable properties must pay the costs of customization, such as option fees, they can recover these costs after moving out of the customizable property. This can prevent tenants from hesitating to customize due to concerns about increased customization costs, thereby more effectively encouraging them to rent and customize customizable properties.

[0104] An example of the basic rent in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. For example, a certain right (e.g., usufruct) related to Property Z, a rental property, is converted into an NFT (Non-Fungible Token). Then, as shown in Figure 12(a), the NFT for Property Z is transferred from the landlord of Property Z to Lessee A, the first tenant of Property Z (the first tenant after converting the certain right related to Property Z into an NFT), and from that moment on, Lessee A becomes obligated to pay the first rent Ca to the lessor. The basic rent paid by Lessee A, the first tenant, is only the first rent Ca. Furthermore, if Property Z is a customizable property and Lessee A adds options to Property Z (interior, floor plan, skeleton, etc.), Lessee A will be required to pay additional rent.

[0105] If Lessee A moves out of Property Z, as shown in Figure 12(b), the NFT for Property Z is transferred to Lessee B, the second lessee of Property Z (the second lessee after converting certain rights related to Property Z into an NFT), and from that moment on, Lessee B becomes obligated to pay the first rent Ca to the lessor. Also, if Lessee A, the former lessee, adds value to Property Z by customizing it, for example, Lessee A can request from Lessee B a second rent α, which is rent based on that added value. Therefore, the basic rent paid by Lessee B, the second lessee, is the sum of the first rent Ca and the second rent α. Furthermore, if Lessee B adds an option to Property Z, Lessee B will be required to pay an additional rent.

[0106] If Lessee B moves out of Property Z, as shown in Figure 12(c), the NFT for Property Z is transferred to Lessee C, the third lessee of Property Z (the third lessee after converting certain rights related to Property Z into an NFT), and from that moment on, Lessee C becomes obligated to pay the first rent Ca to the lessor. Furthermore, if Lessee A, the former lessee, adds value to Property Z by customizing it or otherwise, Lessee A can demand from Lessee C a second rent α, which is rent based on that added value. Furthermore, if Lessee B, the former lessee, adds value to Property Z by customizing it or otherwise, Lessee B can demand from Lessee C a second rent β, which is rent based on that added value. Therefore, the basic rent paid by Lessee C, the third lessee, is the sum of the first rent Ca, the second rent α, and the second rent β. Furthermore, if Lessee C adds an option to Property Z, Lessee C will be required to pay additional rent. Even after Tenant C moves out of Property Z, the basic rent for Property Z is set in the same way.

[0107] In this embodiment, when the second rent α has been paid to the lessee A in n installments (for example, 36 installments), the payment of the second rent α to the lessee A will be terminated. Similarly, when the second rent β has been paid to the lessee B in n installments (for example, 36 installments), the payment of the second rent β to the lessee B will be terminated.

[0108] Therefore, if, during the period in which the tenant of Property Z is Lessee B, Lessee B pays the second rent α n times (for example, 36 times) to the former lessee, Lessee A, and the payment of the second rent α to Lessee A is completed, the basic rent that Lessee B will pay from then on will be only the first rent Ca. Also, if the tenant of Property Z becomes Lessee C after the payment of the second rent α to Lessee A is completed, the basic rent that Lessee C will pay will be the first rent Ca and the second rent β. The same applies when the payment of the second rent β to Lessee B is completed. Also, during the period in which the tenant of Property Z is Lessee C, if Lessee B and Lessee C pay Lessee A n installments of second rent α (for example, 36 installments) and payment of second rent α to Lessee A is completed, the base rent that Lessee C will pay thereafter will be First rent Ca and Second rent β. The same applies when payment of Second rent β to Lessee B is completed.

[0109] FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the rental system 1 in the second embodiment. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the database 20 stores added-value information. In the second embodiment, the functions of the management device 10 differ from those in the first embodiment. Specifically, the management device 10 of the second embodiment includes a property request information acquisition means 11, a candidate property search means 12, a selection information acquisition means 13, an additional rent calculation means 14, and an estimated rent presentation means 15, as well as a first determination means 16 and a second determination means 17, as shown in FIG.

[0110] The database 20 of this embodiment stores various information necessary for the rental system 1 of this embodiment. Specifically, in addition to property information about rental properties, the database 20 stores, for each property, added value information about added value given to the rental property. The added value information of rental properties stored in database 20 includes, for example, information about options actually added to the rental property (interior and its type, floor plan and its type, skeleton and its type, etc.), and the user ID of the tenant (including former tenant) who added the option.

[0111] In addition, the added value information of the rental property stored in database 20 includes cost information that allows the tenant to understand the renovation costs incurred if they renovate the rental property themselves when they move in, during their tenancy, or when they move out, as well as the user ID of the tenant (including former tenants). Here, the cost information may be, for example, the cost of the renovation input directly by the tenant, or an image (such as an interior photo) showing the interior of the property after the renovation. Storing cost information makes it possible to more accurately determine the value of the interior of a property. For example, if the options added are skeleton options, or if the options added are interior decor and the type of interior decor (such as wallpaper type, intercom type, or telework space type) is "DIY," the value of the interior of a property may not be determined solely from the options actually added to the rental property. Even in such cases, if cost information for the rental property is stored, it is possible to determine the value of the interior of the rental property based on that cost information.

[0112] Furthermore, the added value information of the rental property stored in database 20 includes, for example, information about the furniture and appliances left behind when the tenant vacates the rental property, and the user ID of the former tenant who left that furniture and appliances behind, information about services that improve the convenience of the rental property (for example, a service that regularly delivers shopping from a nearby supermarket to the rental property), and the user ID of the tenant (including the former tenant) who added that service, home appraisal information for the rental property, and the user ID of the tenant (including the former tenant) who entered the home appraisal information.

[0113] As shown in FIG. 13, the management device 10 includes a first determination means 16 for determining a first rent Ca to be paid to a lessor of a rental property. The first determination means 16 determines the first rent Ca for a rental property based on the value of the rental property (excluding added value added by the tenant), the market price of surrounding properties, etc. The value of the rental property used to determine the first rent Ca is value other than added value added to the rental property by the tenant (including the former tenant), and specifically includes, for example, the exterior of the rental property (appearance and structure), the area in which the building including the rental property is located, the nearest station, the distance from the nearest station, the exclusive area, the age of the building, the facilities (excluding facilities added by the tenant) and their characteristics, information on the common areas, etc. The first rent Ca may be renewed periodically (for example, every two years) or when the tenant changes.

[0114] Furthermore, the first determination means 16 transmits data for displaying the determined first rent Ca to an information terminal (not shown) used by the lessor via the communication network N. As a result, the first rent Ca determined by the first determination means 16 is presented to the lessor via the information terminal. If the lessor does not approve the presented first rent Ca, the first determination means 16 may recalculate the first rent Ca. Alternatively, the first determination means 16 may calculate a reasonable range for the first rent Ca and present it to the lessor, so that the lessor can determine the first rent Ca from within that range.

[0115] As shown in FIG. 13, the management device 10 also includes a second determination means 17 that determines second rents α, β, . . . to be paid to the former tenant of the rental property. The second determination means 17 determines the second rent based on the added value that the former lessee added to the rental property. Specifically, the second determination means 17 calculates an amount equivalent to the added value that the former lessee added to the rental property based on the added value information of the rental property stored in the database 20. The second determination means 17 then divides the calculated amount by n (for example, n=36) to determine the amount as the second rent.

[0116] Specifically, as shown in Figure 12(b), for example, when the NFT of property Z is transferred from lessee A to another lessee, that is, when lessee A notifies the lessee that he or she will be moving out of property Z and a new lessee is sought, the second determination means 17 extracts information stored together with lessee A's user ID from the added value information of property Z stored in database 20, and calculates an equivalent amount corresponding to the added value that lessee A has added to property Z based on the extracted information.The second determination means 17 then divides the calculated equivalent amount by n (e.g., 36) to obtain the second rent α. As mentioned above, the payment of the second rent α to the lessee A ends when the number of payments reaches n (for example, 36).

[0117] Furthermore, the second determination means 17 transmits data for displaying the determined second rent α to the user terminal 30 used by the lessee A via the communication network N. As a result, the second rent α determined by the second determination means 17 is presented to the lessee A via the user terminal 30. If the lessee A does not approve the presented second rent α, the second determination means 17 may recalculate the second rent α. Alternatively, the second determination means 17 may calculate a reasonable range for the second rent α and present it to the lessee A, so that the lessee A can determine the second rent α from within that range. Then, the sum of the first rent Ca determined by the first determination means 16 and the second rent α determined by the second determination means 17 is displayed as the basic rent on the property information presentation screen (Figure 5) for recruiting new tenants, and is presented to prospective tenants such as tenant B via the user terminal 30.

[0118] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 12(c), for example, when the NFT of property Z is transferred from lessee B to another lessee, that is, when lessee B notifies the lessee that he or she will be moving out of property Z and a new lessee is sought, the second determination means 17 extracts information stored together with lessee B's user ID from the added value information of property Z stored in database 20, and calculates an equivalent amount corresponding to the added value that lessee B has added to property Z based on the extracted information.The second determination means 17 then divides the calculated equivalent amount by n (e.g., 36) to obtain the second rent β. As mentioned above, the payment of the second rent β to the lessee B ends when the number of payments reaches n (for example, 36).

[0119] Furthermore, the second determination means 17 transmits data for displaying the determined second rent β to the user terminal 30 used by the lessee B via the communication network N. As a result, the second rent β determined by the second determination means 17 is presented to the lessee B via the user terminal 30. If the lessee B does not approve the presented second rent β, the second determination means 17 may recalculate the second rent β. Alternatively, the second determination means 17 may calculate a reasonable range for the second rent β and present it to the lessee B, so that the lessee B can determine the second rent β from within that range.

[0120] If payment of the second rent α to tenant A has not been completed, the sum of the first rent Ca determined by the first determination means 16, the second rent α determined by the second determination means 17 (for example, the second rent α determined when a new tenant is recruited after tenant A notifies the property owner that he or she will be moving out of property Z), and the second rent β determined by the second determination means 17 is displayed as the basic rent on the property information presentation screen (Figure 5) for recruiting new tenants, and is presented to prospective tenants such as tenant C via the user terminal 30. In addition, when payment of the second rent α to tenant A has been completed, the sum of the first rent Ca determined by the first determination means 16 and the second rent β determined by the second determination means 17 is displayed as the basic rent on the property information presentation screen (Figure 5) for recruiting new tenants, and is presented to prospective tenants such as tenant C via the user terminal 30.

[0121] <Effects> According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved. The management device 10 of this embodiment is a management device capable of communicating with a user terminal 30 used by a tenant (including a former tenant) of a rental property, and is equipped with a first determination means 16 that determines a first rent Ca to be paid to the landlord of the rental property, and a second determination means 17 that determines second rents α, β to be paid to the former tenant of the rental property.The second determination means 17 determines the second rents α, β based on the added value that tenants A, B (one or more second tenants) have added to the rental property, and transmits data for displaying the determined second rents α, β to the user terminal 30 used by tenants A, B (second tenants). During the period when the tenant of the rental property is Lessee B (first lessee), as shown in Figure 12(b), a first rent Ca is paid to the lessor, and a second rent α is paid to Lessee A (second lessee), who was the tenant before Lessee B. Furthermore, during the period when the tenant of the rental property is Lessee C (first lessee), as shown in Figure 12(c), a first rent Ca is paid to the lessor, and second rent α and second rent β are paid to Lessee A (second lessee) and Lessee B (second lessee), who were lessees before Lessee C, respectively.

[0122] In other words, tenants can add value to rental properties and, after moving out of the property, can receive a second rent based on the added value, which allows them to feel satisfied with the costs of renting. In addition, since the tenant adds value to the rental property, the landlord does not need to add value to the rental property. Therefore, the landlord does not have to bear the cost of adding value, and can feel satisfied with the rental costs.

[0123] The second determination means 17 may determine the second rent based on the added value given to the rental property by the lessee and the lessee evaluation information. The tenant evaluation information is, for example, credit information on the tenant's evaluation that is entered by a real estate agent, a property owner, or the like and registered in the database 20. Specifically, the tenant evaluation information is, for example, information showing the past usage status of a rental property, such as photos taken at the time of moving in (after cleaning) and at the time of moving out (before cleaning), information showing the repair costs incurred at the time of moving out of a rental property, and information showing the tenant's behavior in past rental properties (the number of complaints from other tenants, whether there were any problems, rent payment status, etc.). In other words, the second determination means 17 may set the second rent calculated based on the added value given by the tenant as the standard second rent, and if the tenant's evaluation is high, determine a rent higher than the standard second rent as the second rent to be paid to the tenant, if the tenant's evaluation is medium, determine a rent equal to the standard second rent as the second rent to be paid to the tenant, and if the tenant's evaluation is low, determine a rent lower than the standard second rent as the second rent to be paid to the tenant.

[0124] The second determination means 17 may also be configured to transmit data for displaying the determined second rents α and β to an information terminal (not shown) used by the lessor (which may be a real estate agent). Furthermore, if the lessor does not approve the presented second rent, the second determination means 17 may be configured to recalculate the second rent. Alternatively, the second determination means 17 may calculate a reasonable range for the second rent and present it to the lessor, so that the lessor can determine the second rent from within that range.

[0125] In addition, the candidate property search means 12 of this embodiment (and the candidate property search means 12 of the first embodiment) may search for candidate properties based on the property desire information acquired by the property desire information acquisition means 11 and the tenant evaluation information stored in the database 20. That is, a landlord of a rental property may select tenants for the rental property based on the tenant evaluation information. Specifically, there may be rental properties that can only be rented by tenants with high evaluations.

[0126] In addition, the first determination means 16 may determine the first rent Ca based on the value of the rental property (excluding any added value added by the tenant), the market price of surrounding properties, and tenant evaluation information stored in the database 20. Specifically, the first determination means 16 may determine the first rent calculated based on the value of the rental property rented by the tenant (excluding any added value added by the tenant) and the market price of surrounding properties as the standard first rent, and if the tenant's evaluation is high, may determine a rent lower than the standard first rent as the first rent to be paid by the tenant, if the tenant's evaluation is medium, may determine a rent equal to the standard first rent as the first rent to be paid by the tenant, and if the tenant's evaluation is low, may determine a rent higher than the standard first rent as the first rent to be paid by the tenant.

[0127] Furthermore, the management device 10 of this embodiment (and the management device 10 of the first embodiment) may extract tenant evaluation information of an applicant from among a plurality of tenant evaluation information stored in the database 20, and present the extracted tenant evaluation information to the lessor (property owner) or real estate agent of the property selected by the applicant. This allows the lessor or real estate agent to check the evaluation of the applicant before signing a rental contract, allowing them to rent out the property with peace of mind.

[0128] Furthermore, in the management device 10 of this embodiment, when the second rent α has been paid to the lessee A (second lessee) n times (for example, 36 times), the payment of the second rent α to the lessee A can be terminated. Furthermore, when the second rent β has been paid to the lessee B (second lessee) n times (for example, 36 times), the payment of the second rent β to the lessee B can be terminated. Therefore, the second rent will not be added for each former tenant, so an increase in the second rent can be prevented.

[0129] In addition, in the management device 10 of this embodiment, the second determination means 17 can determine the second rents α and β as the amount equivalent to the added value added to the rental property by tenants A and B (second tenants) divided by n (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2, for example, n=36). Therefore, the former tenant can reliably recover the costs incurred in adding added value. Specifically, the former tenant can reliably recover the actual costs incurred, such as the costs incurred in customizing the interior and layout, and the costs incurred for furniture and appliances. Furthermore, if the tenant registers for a service that improves the convenience of the rental property as added value, the equivalent amount will be included in the second rent, and if the tenant enters home appraisal information for the rental property as added value, the equivalent amount will be included in the second rent, so labor costs can also be recovered. Furthermore, since the costs incurred in adding value can be reliably recovered, it is possible to encourage tenants to add value to rental properties.

[0130] The number of times, n, that the second rent payments may vary depending on the type of added value, etc. For example, in the case of added value whose value is relatively likely to decrease (furniture, home appliances, wallpaper, etc.), the first number of payments (e.g., n=24) may be set, and in the case of added value whose value is relatively unlikely to decrease (telework space, floor plan, etc.), the second number of payments (e.g., n=120), which is greater than the first number of payments, may be set. Furthermore, the number of payments of the second rent, n, may be decided by the second tenant, or by the landlord or real estate agent.

[0131] Furthermore, the management device 10 of this embodiment can present the sum of the first rent and the second rent as the rent (basic rent) of the rental property to a person who wishes to rent the rental property via the user terminal 30. Specifically, for example, when tenant B, who will become the next tenant of property Z after tenant A, is looking for a rental property, the management device 10 presents the sum of the first rent Ca and the second rent α as the basic rent for property Z to tenant B via the user terminal 30 (see Figure 5). Also, for example, when tenant C, who will become the next tenant of property Z after tenant B, is looking for a rental property, the management device 10 presents the sum of the first rent Ca and the second rents α and β as the basic rent for property Z to tenant C via the user terminal 30 (see Figure 5). Therefore, the rent including the second rent is presented to the prospective tenant, so the prospective tenant (tenant) can feel satisfied with the costs involved in renting.

[0132] In addition, the management device 10 of this embodiment is equipped with an additional rent calculation means 14 that calculates additional rent based on added value (options) that the prospective tenant plans to add to the rental property, and an estimated rent presentation means 15 that presents to the prospective tenant the sum of the basic rent (rent when renting without options), which is the sum of the first rent and the second rent, and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14 as an estimated rent. Specifically, for example, when tenant B, who will become the next tenant of property Z after tenant A, is searching for a rental property, the additional rent calculation means 14 calculates the additional rent based on the added value that tenant B plans to add to property Z, and the estimated rent presentation means 15 presents the sum of the basic rent, which is the sum of the first rent Ca and the second rent α, and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14 as the estimated rent to tenant B via the user terminal 30. Also, for example, when tenant C, who will become the next tenant of property Z after tenant B, is looking for a rental property, the additional rent calculation means 14 calculates the additional rent based on the added value that tenant C plans to add to property Z, and the estimated rent presentation means 15 presents the sum of the basic rent, which is the sum of the first rent Ca and the second rents α and β, and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means 14 as the estimated rent to tenant C via the user terminal 30.

[0133] In other words, when the prospective tenant becomes a tenant, the prospective tenant can add value to the rental property (specifically, an option among the added value), and the added value can be attached on the condition that an additional rent is paid. And, since the management device 10 is equipped with the estimated rent presentation means 15, the prospective tenant can select a property and an added value while checking the rent including the additional rent (estimated rent).

[0134] The rental system 1 of this embodiment also includes a management device 10 and a user terminal 30. In other words, tenants can add value to rental properties and, after moving out of the property, can receive a second rent based on the added value, which allows them to feel satisfied with the costs of renting. In addition, since the tenant adds value to the rental property, the landlord does not need to add value to the rental property. Therefore, the landlord does not have to bear the cost of adding value, and can feel satisfied with the rental costs.

[0135] In recent years, there has also been a call to achieve the goals of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), and various initiatives are being undertaken in the construction industry. The rental property in the first and second embodiments can be customized by the tenant. Customizing the rental property can help tenants develop an attachment to the property and increase the likelihood that they will live there for a long time, thereby reducing the frequency of moves. Moving generates a large amount of waste and requires the use of moving vehicles, which emits carbon dioxide, but reducing the frequency of moves can contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions (Goal 13). [Explanation of symbols]

[0136] 1. Rental system 10 Management device 11 Means of obtaining property desired information 12. Search methods for potential properties 13. Selection information acquisition means 14. Method of calculating additional rent 15 Estimated rent presentation method 16 First decision means 17 Second determining means 30 user terminals Ca First Rent α,β Second rent

Claims

1. A management device capable of communicating with a user terminal used by a tenant of a rental property, a first determining means for determining a first rent to be paid to a lessor of the rental property; and a second determination means for determining a second rent to be paid to a former tenant of the rental property; During the period in which the lessee of the rental property is a first lessee, the first rent is paid to the lessor and the second rent is paid to one or more second lessees who are lessees prior to the first lessee; The second determination means is a management device characterized in that it determines the second rent based on added value added by the second tenant to the rental property, and transmits data for displaying the determined second rent to the user terminal used by the second tenant.

2. 2. The management device according to claim 1, A management device characterized in that when the second rent has been paid n times to the second tenant, payment of the second rent to the second tenant is terminated.

3. 3. The management device according to claim 2, The management device is characterized in that the second determination means determines the second rent to be an amount equivalent to the added value added by the second tenant to the rental property divided by n.

4. 2. The management device according to claim 1, A management device characterized in that the sum of the first rent and the second rent is presented as the rent for the rental property to a person wishing to rent the rental property.

5. 5. The management device according to claim 4, an additional rent calculation means for calculating an additional rent based on added value that the prospective tenant plans to add to the rental property; A management device characterized by comprising an estimated rent presentation means for presenting to the prospective tenant the sum of a basic rent, which is the sum of the first rent and the second rent, and the additional rent calculated by the additional rent calculation means, as an estimated rent.

6. The management device according to claim 1 ; A rental system comprising the user terminal.

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