Many tenants in Austria experience unfair treatment already during the housing search. Discrimination can take many forms: rejections without reason, higher rent demands, different treatment at viewings or inappropriate questions about origin, family or income. As a tenant you have rights and options to document and report incidents. This article explains in clear steps what signs to watch for, how to collect evidence, which deadlines apply and where to turn for help. The language is kept simple so you can act quickly—whether you are new to Austria or have lived here for a long time. Read on.
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)