What majority for condominium rebuilding resolution?

What the Law Says

Japanese law sets strict requirements for rebuilding a condominium building, including high thresholds for owner consent and procedural safeguards.

Rebuilding a condominium in Japan is governed primarily by the Act on Land and Building Leasing and Management (commonly called the 'Condominium Act'). Unlike ordinary management decisions, rebuilding involves demolishing an existing building and constructing a new one — a major change affecting all owners' property rights and financial obligations.

To pass a rebuilding resolution, the law requires not one but two concurrent majorities: (1) at least four-fifths of the total number of unit owners, and (2) at least four-fifths of the total voting rights (which are generally proportional to floor area owned). Both conditions must be satisfied.

Before the meeting, the management association must provide written notice to all owners at least two months in advance. Owners who object to the resolution may file a written objection within 30 days after the meeting — triggering a special procedure where the association must seek court approval if consensus cannot be reached.

Statutory Text

A resolution on reconstruction of the building shall be adopted by a majority of not less than four-fifths of the owners and of the voting rights of the owners.

— Act on Land and Building Leasing and Management, s. 62 — Reconstruction Resolution

Statutory Text

The manager shall notify the owners of the date, place and agenda of the meeting at least two months before the meeting.

— Act on Land and Building Leasing and Management, s. 37 — Notice of Meeting

Statutory Text

An owner who objects to the resolution on reconstruction may submit a written objection to the manager within thirty days from the day following the date of the meeting.

— Act on Land and Building Leasing and Management, s. 63 — Objection to Reconstruction Resolution

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