Tenant Template: Prepare a Hearing in Austria
As a tenant in Austria, it is important to prepare a hearing thoroughly. This template helps you formulate claims clearly, set deadlines and organize relevant evidence such as photos, correspondence or invoices. With a factual presentation you increase the chances of an out-of-court settlement or a stronger position in court. We explain which information belongs in the letter, how to state dates and deadlines and which documents to attach. We also show how to send a copy to official bodies and how to involve professional help if necessary. Use this guide to protect your rights as a tenant and to act with confidence.
Preparation
Before sending the template letter, collect all relevant documents and note important dates. Also check the legal basis in the Tenancy Act (Mietrechtsgesetz, MRG)[1] so that your claims are properly justified.
- Compile receipts and photos of defects, invoices and correspondence.
- Note deadlines and dates, formulate deadline notices clearly.
- Draft the template letter precisely: purpose, claim and desired deadline.
- Specify exact amounts and attach proof of costs.
- If necessary, consider the further procedure for a court hearing.
Detailed documentation increases your chances in negotiations.
Write factually, with exact dates and places. Send the letter by registered mail or with delivery documentation and keep copies. If you use court forms, you can find templates and digital submission options online[2].
Evidence tips
Photograph defects, keep a contact list and keep receipts. Note phone calls with date, time and key points.
Keep all original receipts for at least as long as the statutory limitation period.
Häufige Fragen
- Can I use a template letter without a lawyer?
- Yes. A well-prepared template letter is a sensible first step for tenants, but it does not always replace legal advice in complex cases.
- Which deadlines are important?
- Pay attention to statutory and contractual deadlines as well as the additional deadline set in the letter.
- What if the landlord does not respond?
- Then tenants can seek clarification at the district court or initiate legal proceedings.
How-To
- Read the tenancy agreement and note relevant clauses.
- Collect photos and receipts systematically.
- Write the template letter: facts, claim, deadline.
- Send the letter and document delivery.
- If the landlord does not respond, prepare for the hearing.
