Austria has a big problem with rent. The rent costs too much money. The Arbeiter-Kammer shows new data. In 2025 people paid 168 million Euro too much. One family pays 1.600 Euro too much every year.
Short contracts are a big problem. A short contract has a fixed end date. Every second private contract is short. Many tenants fear to lose the flat. They do not fight against high prices.
Some landlords use this fear. There are strict rules for old houses. These flats must cost less money. Many landlords ignore these rules. The Arbeiter-Kammer calls this Miet-Wucher.
Landlords pay few fines for high prices. The Arbeiter-Kammer wants to change this. They want fines and prison for landlords. Tenants should get double money back. Short contracts should be illegal in the future.
