Mietrecht Grundlagen Quiz

Mietrecht

• Definition Mietvertrag: A contract where the landlord agrees to provide a property (apartment/commercial space) to a tenant for a specific period. Generally, the ABGB (Allgemeines Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch) and the Mietrechtgesetz (Rental Law) apply, with the latter providing additional regulations.
• Subletting: Leasing part of a property within a property by a subtenant from the main tenant. The sublease ends if the main lease is terminated.
• Gemeindewohnung (Municipal Apartment): Apartments provided by municipalities, at reduced rental rates and based on income requirements..
• Wohngemeinschaft (WG): Multiple people living together in one apartment, with one or multiple main tenants who might sublet to other tenants.
• Genossenschaftswohnung: An apartment in a cooperative. A deposit is required, which is repaid when the lease ends or after a certain period, with the possibility to purchase the apartment.
• Ferienappartement: Letting property for vacation purposes, not for permanent residency.
• Definition Mietrechtsgesetz: This law applies to individual parts of an apartment/commercial spaces and jointly rented parts of a building.
• Abschluss des Mietvertrages (Lease Agreement): No specific legal form is required. A written agreement is preferable, with a security deposit of up to 6 months' rent to cover any costs related to the rented property. The deposit must be returned after the lease expires, wholly or partially.
• Hauptmiete or Untermiete: If one is the primary tenant (Hauptmieter) and leases out a portion of the property to another party, the latter relationship is a sublease agreement.
• Einhaltung des Hauses und der Mietgegenstände (Maintenance of Property): Landlord is responsible for maintaining the property's condition according to local standards, particularly for heating and water supply. Repairs and improvements are also necessary.

Mietzinsobergrenzen (Rental Price Limits)

• Freier Mietzins: Free (unrestricted) rental price
• Angemessener Mietzins: Appropriate rental price
• Richtwetmietzins: Guideline for reasonable rent
• Kategoriezins: Rental price based on property category
• Fixed Rental Rates: If a rental price exceeds the allowed limit, the tenant can demand a price reduction in court within three years of the lease start.

Dauer und Beendigung des Mietvertrages (Lease Duration and Termination)

• Befristete Mietverträge (Fixed-Term Leases): These leases are explicitly written and end automatically without any specific termination notice, at the agreed time.
• Unbefristete Mietverträge (Open-Term Leases): The termination must follow predefined steps (specific periods, valid reasons etc.)

Konsumentenschutzrecht (Consumer Protection Law)

• Nur für Geschäfte zwischen Unternehmern und Verbraucher (B2C): Consumer protection regulations apply specifically to transactions between businesses and consumers.
• Allgemeine Informationspflichten gemäß KSCHG (General Information Obligations according to KSCHG): Businesses must provide clear information, such as total cost/price, payment options etc. before the contract is signed.
• Wichtige Rücktrittsrechte (Important Right to Withdraw): In certain circumstances (misleading information, faults in agreement etc.) it is possible to cancel a contract.
• Haustürgeschäfte (Door-to-Door Sales): There is a significantly longer timeframe/period to consider the impact of signing a contract or cancelling one.
• Rücktrittsrecht bei Haustürgeschäften (Right to Withdraw in Door-to-Door Sales): A right to cancel a purchase made at someone’s home.
• Unzulässige Vertragsbestandteile: Illegal terms/clauses are invalid but do not automatically invalidate the rest of the contract.

Recht im Internet (Law on the Internet)

• E-Commerce-Gesetz (ECG): This regulates commercial transactions conducted online.
• Allgemeine Informationspflichten (General Information Requirements): Mandatory information, such as contact details, must be clearly available on the company website.
• Informationspflicht für Werbung (Obligation of information for advertisement): Information about the advertising is required/ must be visible.
• Rücktrittsrecht (Right to Withdraw): A 14-day period for customers to cancel online transactions (e-commerce transactions, services).

Gefahren im Internet (Internet Risks)

• Cybermobbing Harassment or abuse online.
• Sexting: The sending of sexually explicit messages/images/videos (primarily through mobile devices using SMS/MMS).
• Internet- and Computer Game Addiction: Spending excessive time online/engaging with computer games.
• Violence: Exposure to violent content online.
• Data Misuse: The unauthorized or illegal use of personal information collected online.

Datenschutzrecht (Data Protection Law)

• Grundrecht auf Datenschutz (Fundamental Right to Data Protection): This is a fundamental legal area for citizens who are required to safeguard their private information in all transactions with companies and individuals.
• Personenbezogene Daten (Personal Data): Information that identifies an individual. Individuals have a right to know the data entities that are in possession of the company and control over the data.
• Datenschutzbehörde (Data Protection Authority): The authority responsible for overseeing data protection laws within each country.

Umgang mit Social Media (Social Media Use)

• Vorteile: Easier communication, numerous uses, quick transactions.
• Nachteile: Cyber-bullying, online fraud, addiction, safety risks in certain online situations, general concerns of privacy and security of personal data.

Mietvertrag (Lease Agreement)

• Definition: A contract between a landlord and tenant where one party provides a rental property of a specific type to the other for a set period.
• Obligations: Tenant rights and lease conditions are to be kept.

Bildverarbeitung (Image Processing)**

• Data Processing: Any actions done to collect, process, or store information. This usually applies to specific cases of image processing (often done by computer).