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Renting a flat

The majority of flats in Vienna are rented flats. There are various types of rented flats as well as different categories (Ausstattungskategorien). You should also be familiar with certain terms and concepts, which you are likely to encounter in tenancy agreements or housing advertisements.

Rented flat types

Rented flat types in Vienna range from privately owned flats to flats owned or subsidised by the City of Vienna.

Categories (Ausstattungskategorien)

Defined categories of flats help you assess the quality of a flat before moving in.

Austrian Landlord and Tenant Act (Österreichisches Mietrechtsgesetz)

Most of the rented flats in Vienna are subject to the Austrian Landlord and Tenant Act. It lays down different possibilities of tenancy.

Additional financial expenditures

When it comes to renting, you should be familiar with certain terms concerning costs.

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