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Tenant Rights in Austria: State Guides & Legal Resources

Understand Your Rights as a Tenant in Every State

Welcome to the Tenant Rights Austria blog—your trusted source for tenant information, updates, and guides across the country. Whether you're renting a studio in Vienna, an apartment in Graz, or a flat in Salzburg, it's essential to understand your rights and responsibilities under local housing laws.

Austrian rental laws can vary by state, municipality, and tenancy type. That's why we provide state-specific guides, news posts, and legal insights tailored to where you live.

Browse Tenant Rights in Austria by Category

Tenant rights & basic protections (MRG)
Lease types (fixed/indefinite, main/sublet)
Deposit & blocked account
Rent & increases (reference rent, categories, form)
Service charges & settlements
Maintenance & repair duties (MRG §3)
Renovations, upgrades & compensation
Tenant termination (notice, handover)
Landlord termination, protection & eviction
Check-in/out (inspection, keys, meters)
House rules, quiet hours, neighbours & pets
Privacy & access (viewings, locks)
Discrimination & equal treatment
Accessibility & reasonable adjustments
Municipal & cooperative housing
Housing allowance & benefits
Dispute resolution (incl. rent reduction)
Registration & authorities
Insurance & tenant liability
Energy, heating & hot water
Dwelling quality & health
Subletting, flat-sharing & co-tenancy
Student housing
Data protection & screening (FADP/GDPR)
Short-term/holiday letting (Airbnb)
Templates & model letters
Home safety (fire, CO, gas)

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