As a tenant in Austria, terminating your lease because of a job change or a move can be emotionally and organizationally stressful. This guide explains in plain language which deadlines apply, what obligations you have when returning the apartment, and how to protect your rights. It includes practical checklists for handover protocols, advice on deposit refunds, and tips for dealing with your landlord or property manager. The goal is to give you concrete steps so the termination proceeds as smoothly as possible and you avoid later disputes.
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)