Guides on Austrian tenancy law, Richtwert rents, and apartment hunting.
Since the 2026 rental package, new rules apply to fixed-term leases in Austria: a five-year minimum for commercial landlords, tenant notice after one year, and the 25% fixed-term deduction.
Vienna's Richtwert has been 6.74 €/m² since April 2026. What that means for your old-building rent, how surcharges and deductions work, and how to spot an excessive rent.
Three months' gross rent is standard, six is the legal ceiling: deposit rules in Austria – amount, interest, refund deadlines and what to do in a dispute.
A practical guide to finding a rental anywhere in Austria – costs to expect, where rents are highest and lowest, and how the 2026 Richtwert caps work.
Where to actually find rentals in Vienna, which district fits you, and what BK, Ablöse and befristet mean in Austrian listings.