Which of the Following Is False Regarding Evictions in Japan

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding evictions in Japan?

• A) Before the year 2000, evictions were extremely uncommon in Japan because of laws intended to protect tenants. These laws provided automatic renewals of leases for tenants.
• B) In 2000, with the passing of the Law on the Promotion of Supply of Good Quality Housing, automatic renewals of lease agreements became less common.
• C) Most homes are still rented using what is called futsu shakuya keiyaku, which is a type of lease that does not have a fixed termination date.
• D) Because most homes are rented without a fixed termination date, it is less common for landlords in Japan to engage in eviction.
• E) When there is a conflict between a landlord and tenant, the landlord is likely to sue the tenant and take the tenant to court because Japanese courts tend to find in favor of landlords rather than tenants.

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Definitions:

Incentives

Forms of motivation aimed to encourage people towards certain behaviors or actions by offering rewards.

ERG Theory

A motivation theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth needs, suggesting that individuals are motivated to fulfill these needs in a hierarchical order.

Clayton Alderfer

A psychologist known for developing ERG theory, which categorizes human needs into existence, relatedness, and growth categories.

Prepotent Levels

Dominant or primary stages in a hierarchy of needs or motivations, often compelling an individual to act to fulfill them before addressing less critical needs.