Tenants in Austria often face the question whether their rental agreement is fixed-term or open-ended and what consequences follow. This text explains in plain language what rights and obligations tenants have, how termination and deadlines work, when rent adjustments are possible and what practical steps you can take if problems arise. The aim is to give you clear, actionable guidance as a tenant so you can meet deadlines, request necessary repairs and, if needed, assert your claims — without legal jargon and with regard to the rules of the MRG and Austrian court procedures.
Categories
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)