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Who pays for wasp nest removal — you or your landlord?
In most rental contracts the nest is the owner’s problem, not yours. How to tell which case you’re in, and the message that gets the cost covered.
5 min read · Updated September 2026
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Who pays for wasp nest removal — you or your landlord?
In most rental contracts in Japan, a wasp nest on the building is the owner’s problem, not yours. Here is how to find out which case…
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