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Exploring the Reform of the Condominium Management Appropriate Law

On October 23, 2025, a free online seminar titled ‘Key Points You Should Know About the Reform of the Condominium Management Appropriate Law’ will be hosted by the Condominium Future Value Research Institute, a subsidiary of the Daiwa House Group. This event aims to delve into the critical updates within the law, particularly as over 40-year-old condominiums increase in number. The necessity for effective management in condominium settings has never been more paramount.

Understanding the Background

Amidst growing concerns regarding the management failures of condominium associations, significant regulatory changes are looming. From the fiscal year 2026, heightened governmental involvement in mismanaged associations will be implemented, alongside new regulations for management companies under the management contractor system. Such changes mark a transformative phase for the condominium management sector, propelling it into a period of intense evolution.

What to Expect in the Seminar

This seminar will feature Motoharu Sato, the esteemed representative attorney from Yokohama Marine Law Office. He will provide a thorough explanation of the upcoming law changes and necessary practical responses that both condominium associations and management companies need to prepare for before the law takes effect. The insights from Sato, who previously garnered acclaim in the Revised Ownership Reform Law Seminar, will be particularly beneficial as he breaks down complex legal terminology into understandable concepts.

Event Details

• - Theme: ‘Key Points You Should Know About the Reform of the Condominium Management Appropriate Law’
• - Date: October 23, 2025, at 16:00
• - Location: Online via Zoom Webinar
• - Participation: Free for members of the Condominium Future Value Research Institute (membership is free, inclusive of access to various seminars).

The guest speaker, Motoharu Sato, is not only an attorney but also a condominium management specialist. His extensive credentials include positions such as a guest associate professor at Yokohama City University’s Graduate School of Urban Social Cultural Studies, a part-time civil judge, and committee member for various government bodies associated with condominium management regulation. Sato’s experience and knowledge make him an ideal guide for participants looking to comprehend the implications of these reforms.

The seminar will be run by Yoko Kubo, the director of the Condominium Future Value Research Institute. Kubo has accumulated broad experience in the real estate industry, contributing to new building sales and management operations before transitioning to this important role. She has also published a notable book titled ‘The Future of Condominiums is Determined by Its Residents,’ which won the 15th Real Estate Association Award.

About the Condominium Future Value Research Institute

Founded in 2019, the Condominium Future Value Research Institute is the first comprehensive research body within the condominium management sector. Its mission is to analyze pressing issues concerning Japan’s social infrastructure related to condominiums, such as rising construction costs due to aging buildings and personnel shortages for managerial roles. By addressing these challenges, the institute aims to contribute to the value creation of condominiums in Japan.

For more details about the seminar and to register as a member of the Condominium Future Value Research Institute, please visit their official website: Condominium Future Value Research Institute.

The Venue: Akasaka Plasta

The seminar will be hosted using the Akasaka Plasta, a state-of-the-art communication platform redesigned by Daiwa Life Next Co., Ltd. in April 2022. This venue features large studios for live audiences and radio booth-style studios, designed to foster dialogue between various stakeholders—government, scholars, and future researchers. The aim is to create a shared platform for exchanging diverse insights leveraging both online and real-world interactions.

Company Overview

Daiwa Life Next Co., Ltd.

• - President: Eiji Saito
• - Capital: 1.301 billion yen
• - Established: March 8, 1983
• - Location: 5-1-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Services: Building management services for condominiums and commercial facilities, supportive services for office relocations, and call center operations.

For further inquiries, view their corporate website: Daiwa Life Next.