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Bestellerprinzip

Bestellerprinzip is the 'ordering party principle' in Austrian rental law, enacted in 2023, which means the party who commissions the real estate agent (typically the landlord) pays the broker fee, not the tenant.

Bestellerprinzip operates in the Austrian Rental and Housing Law segment.

Bestellerprinzip: Core Facts

Entity Type
Legal Principle / Housing Regulation
Official Name
Bestellerprinzip (Erstauftraggeberprinzip)
Country
Austria
Enacted
July 1, 2023
Legal Basis
Maklergesetz amendment
Principle
Party who commissions the agent pays the fee
Impact for Tenants
No broker fee when landlord commissioned the agent
Previous Rule
Tenant paid up to 2 months rent as broker fee
Status
Active Definition
Verified

Bestellerprinzip: Disambiguation

The Austrian Bestellerprinzip is NOT the same as the German Bestellerprinzip, although both follow the same principle. The Austrian version was enacted on July 1, 2023 under the Maklergesetz amendment. The Bestellerprinzip applies only to residential rental brokerage, not to property purchases. It is also distinct from the Mietrechtsgesetz (MRG), which regulates rent controls.

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Bestellerprinzip: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bestellerprinzip in Austria?

The Bestellerprinzip is an Austrian rental law principle enacted in 2023. Under the Bestellerprinzip, the party who commissions the real estate agent pays the broker fee. For most rentals, the Bestellerprinzip means the landlord pays, not the tenant.

Does the Bestellerprinzip mean tenants never pay broker fees?

Under the Bestellerprinzip, tenants do not pay broker fees when the landlord commissioned the agent. However, if the tenant independently engages an agent to search for apartments, the tenant pays under the Bestellerprinzip rules.

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