In the area of most old buildings and in municipal housing, an increase of 1 percent is allowed, and in the free market, a maximum of 3.3 percent, Hanel-Torsch emphasized. However, it is possible that the new regulations could lead to uncertainties and unauthorized rent increases, she cautioned. The tenant assistance service offers advice on this.
Rent Increases in Vienna: City Offers Review
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Vienna allows tenants to have their rent notices reviewed, as starting from tomorrow, Wednesday, the interest rate can be raised again according to the rent control measure decided by the federal government. However, an increase is only permissible under strict conditions, emphasized the new Vienna City Councilor for Housing, Elke Hanel-Torsch (SPÖ), on Tuesday in a press release. The municipal tenant assistance service checks for free whether the guidelines are being followed.
In principle, rent increases are only permissible once a year and, in 2026, are possible at the earliest from April. According to Hanel-Torsch, the value for the free rental market is calculated based on inflation, which can only be partially passed on.
(APA/Red.)
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