To real estate agents
In Kyoto City, in order to pass on as many traditional Kyoto townhouses as possible to future generations, the Kyoto Townhouse Ordinance was enacted in November 2017.Real estate agentteeth,Providing information and advice on the preservation and inheritance of Kyoto townhouses to owners and those who purchase or rent them.We will endeavor to carry out the following. In addition, as stated in (2) below, there are obligations for owners of Kyoto townhouses and demolition contractors, so when dealing with properties in the city,Proactive provision of information on systems such as the pre-demolition notification system and support systems.Please do so.
> Designation system based on the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance
> Notification required when demolishing a Kyoto townhouse
> Support System Menu
Obligations for owners and demolition contractors
1. Designated Kyoto townhouses*1
| owner*2 | One year before the start of demolitionBy then,Notification to Kyoto CityIt is required. |
| Demolition contractors | When undertaking demolition work,Confirmation with the owner that a notification has been submitted at least one year prior to the date on which the above demolition work will commence.It is required. |
| When concluding a contract for demolition work,Notification to Kyoto CityIt is required. |
2. Kyoto townhouses other than those mentioned in item 1 above
| owner*2 | Before demolitionto,Notification to Kyoto CityWe would appreciate it if you could do so. |
*1 Based on the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance, individual buildings (individual designations) and areas (district designations) are designated.
*2 If someone other than the owner is acting as an agentpower of attorneyIt is required.
> Definition of a Kyoto townhouse as defined in the Kyoto Townhouse Ordinance
> Designation system based on the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance
> Status of designation based on the Kyoto Machiya Ordinance
> Notification required when demolishing a Kyoto townhouse
> Notification when concluding a contract for demolition work
3. In violation of item 1 aboveIndividually designated KyomachiyaIf it is dismantled
| owner | If you demolish a designated Kyoto townhouse without notifying Kyoto City, or by filing a false notification, or more than one year after notification, you will be subject to a fine of up to 50,000 yen. |
| Demolition contractors | If you demolish an individually designated Kyoto townhouse without confirming or notifying the authorities as described in item 1 above, the City of Kyoto will issue a warning. |
| If a person who has received a recommendation fails to comply with it without justifiable reason, that fact and the content of the recommendation will be made public.
*When Kyoto City makes a public announcement, it will notify the person concerned of the reason and give them an opportunity to explain their position and submit favorable evidence. |