In times of a growing population, the pressure on the urban housing market is also increasing. In the spirit of gentle urban renewal, the GB * (Urban Renewal Office) are committed to fighting speculation and to supporting affordable housing. This includes offering free housing/rental legal advice as well as special information services for different target groups – e.g. first-time-movers, elderly persons etc. They work according to the motto: "Anyone who informs themselves in advance saves themselves some unpleasant surprises". This applies to the rental or purchase of an apartment as well as for the return of an apartment at the end of a rental contract.
To this end, the urban renewal offices cooperate closely with the respective departments of the city council and other institutions in order to provide the best possible information and support to the residents of Vienna.
The GB * (urban renewal offices) consulting services include:
- initial consultation with questions about rental and living costs.
- information about the conclusion of rental agreements and purchase contracts.
- information on contract-terminations, evictions or conciliation procedures.
- funding advice on the topics of housing, renovation and yard-greening.
- organization and facilitation of tenant and housing assemblies.
- mediation between tenants and owners.
- mediation between other service points of the city of Vienna.
