Acorde Design Co., Ltd. (Trade name: Gorogoro Fudosan, Location: 3-20 Kura-machi, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, Acorde Kura-machi 101, Representative: Yasuko Kosaka) has developed its original standard, "5656 Score," which evaluates and visualizes the "livability" of rental properties for people living with cats using 56 evaluation items, a 5-level rating system, and 6 axes. This service will be available from July 2026. Image of the 5656 Score radar chart/evaluation sheet. ■ "Invisible Risks" in Choosing a Home for Cat Owners In the event of a disaster, evacuating with pets is not easy. Some designated evacuation centers may not have adequate systems for accepting animals, making disaster risk assessment at the housing selection stage a critical issue for the peace of mind of cat owners. However, in reality, rental property selection often relies on easily observable conditions such as proximity to work, rent, and floor plan, while disaster risks, such as those shown on hazard maps, and potential future repair and restoration costs are often overlooked. In typical real estate transactions, explanations of disaster risks, including hazard maps, are provided during the "important matters explanation" just before signing the contract. Under the Building Lots and Buildings Transaction Business Act, there is no obligation to provide such explanations before application, and prospective tenants often only encounter this information after they have already applied. Ideally, this information should be presented during the property comparison and consideration phase, such as during viewings. However, prospective tenants have limitations in researching and assessing these risks on their own beforehand. Furthermore, even if a property is listed as "pet-friendly," it may not be explicitly stated whether it is "cat-friendly" in the property overview, often requiring individual confirmation with the management company or landlord. While initial costs may appear low, there are