Japan's land ministry prioritizes owners' perspective in condo-repair review
By Genta Nakanishi ( October 21, 2026, 06:34 GMT | Insight) -- Japan's land ministry is approaching its review of safeguards against bid rigging in major condominium repair projects from the perspective of owners' associations rather than contractors and consultants, an official told MLex. The review follows a major antitrust crackdown involving construction companies and architectural consultants, with the ministry yet to determine whether new regulations will be needed.Japan's land ministry is approaching its review of condominium repair bidding safeguards from the perspective of owners' associations rather than contractors and consultants, an official told MLex, as legal experts questioned whether support for owners' associations alone would prevent further bid rigging....
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