non-refundable restoration fee (when moving out); money withheld from a deposit
A fee deducted from a rental deposit to cover restoration costs when a tenant moves out; it is not returned even if the property is left in good condition.
Shikibiki is money deducted from the security deposit when you move out.
This property requires one month's rent as a non-refundable restoration fee.
Standard kanji spelling for this real estate term.
Irregular okurigana usage; less common than the other forms.
Variant with okurigana き, also seen in practice.
Compound of 敷 (shiki, from 敷金 'security deposit') and 引き (biki, from 引く 'to deduct'). The term refers to the practice of deducting a non-refundable amount from the deposit.