Tenancy law / Housing law

The keeping of dogs and cats can be effectively prohibited with special wording in the tenancy agreement. A general ban on keeping pets is ineffective.

- In Vienna, it is not permitted to rent via AirBNB in residential zones (this results from the zoning plan). - In the case of condominiums, it must be ensured that

The amendment is intended to introduce the "client principle" for residential tenancy agreements. The party who arranges for the broker's services and has selected the broker is then to pay the

The main residence registration alone is not sufficient to establish a right of entry.

Rental agreements can be extended as often as required for a specific period.

No, as a rule only the interior of an apartment or business premises is rented out.

If the tenancy is subject to the Tenancy Act, the landlord must be able to terminate the tenancy agreement for one of the reasons specified in the Act.

Yes, an oral contract is also valid.

The amendment is intended to introduce the "client principle" for residential tenancy agreements...