Tenant Template for Noise Complaints in Austria

Templates & model letters 3 min read · published September 10, 2025
As a tenant in Austria, persistent noise and repeated disturbances can seriously affect your living quality. This guide explains how you, as a tenant, can document complaints, draft a clear template letter to the offender or the property manager, and which deadlines and rights apply under Austrian tenancy law. You will receive practical tips on gathering evidence, formulating an appropriate deadline, and what next steps to take if the disturbance continues. We also show when it makes sense to contact the district court or conciliation bodies and which documents judges and authorities typically expect. At the end you will find a sample letter template you can adapt.

What to do about noise disturbance?

Start factually: note date, time, duration and type of disturbance. Keep witnesses, photos or audio recordings and logs with times so you have evidence if the matter later goes to court[1].

Document each disturbance immediately and keep it organized.

First steps

  • Record date and time of each disturbance and collect evidence.
  • Politely inform the offender or contact the property manager.
  • If a conversation does not help: send a template letter to the offender or management.
  • Specify a clear deadline in the letter for remedying the issue.
Respond in writing and set a concrete deadline to simplify any later steps.

Template letter: structure and wording

A template letter should be brief, factual and specific: describe the disturbance, state dates and times, refer to collected evidence and set a deadline for remedy. Request written confirmation from the recipient and indicate that you will consider further steps if the issue continues.

Sample letter template

Subject: Complaint about repeated noise disturbance and request for remedy

Dear Sir or Madam,

Since [date], there have been repeated noise disturbances from apartment [number/address]. Specifically, these are [description, times, duration]. I have documented this on [dates] and enclose a list of incidents. Please take the necessary measures to stop the disturbances within [e.g. 14 days] and confirm this to me in writing.

If the disturbance is not stopped, I will consider further steps, which may include legal action in court[2].

Sincerely,

[Your name]

Frequently Asked Questions

What rights do I have as a tenant against noise?
You are entitled to proper use and quiet enjoyment; persistent disturbances can require the landlord to provide remedy[1].
How long must I give the neighbor time to act?
An appropriate deadline depends on the case; commonly 7–14 days are given so the neighbor can organise themselves.
What if the property manager does not respond?
Document the lack of response and consider court steps or conciliation at the district court[2].

How-To

  1. Collect evidence: logs, photos and audio recordings of the disturbances.
  2. Draft a template letter with a deadline and send it to the offender and management.
  3. Wait the set deadline and record any further incidents.
  4. If no remedy occurs: file documents with the district court or a conciliation body[2].
  5. Use official forms via JustizOnline for court-related steps if needed[3].
Well-documented cases have a better chance of success in court.

Key takeaways

  • Documentation is the most important basis for any complaint.
  • A clear, deadline-setting template letter often leads to quick solutions.
  • If remedies fail, court action is a possible next step.

Help and support

  1. [1] RIS - Legal Information System of the Republic of Austria
  2. [2] Justice - Information on courts and procedures
  3. [3] JustizOnline - Electronic forms

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Bob Jones
Bob Jones

Editor & Researcher, Tenant Rights Austria

Bob writes and reviews tenant law content for various regions. They’re passionate about housing justice and simplifying legal protections for tenants everywhere.

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