A precarious living situation in an apartment complex on the Gurtel in Meidling comes to a head – now for the first time there seems to be an initial solution.
Winter weather is forecast for Wednesday in Vienna. Daily maximum temperatures: four degrees, with minus temperatures in the morning hours. And wind. It will be particularly cold in an apartment building at Gaudenzdorfer Gurtel 41. There has been no heating, electricity or running water for two years and it is still inhabited.
During an on-site “Krone” inspection, the indoor thermometer did not read 10 degrees. But how could it get to this point? The legal situation is difficult. According to Vienna tenant assistance boss Christian Bartok, the homeowner has put forward a false subtenant structure and the apartments have been sublet. There are currently five people living in the building with a valid rental contract. These are also provided by tenant assistance. With an initial success.
The residents of the house have been recognized by the court as the main tenant, meaning they will receive the deposit back from the owner. Which can then be used to find an apartment on the housing market. The court’s decision is still pending.
If there is immediate danger, measures are taken immediately
The office of district leader Wilfried Zankl (SPÖ) says that the district has never been involved in rental law issues. However, the district leader welcomes any measure that improves the situation on the ground.
The water intake point at the nearby fire hydrant was removed by the employees of MA 31 (Wiener Wasser) due to the expected frost. Three times a week, a water truck is provided by the Direct Measures Group. In addition, inspections of the building are carried out several times a month together with the responsible professional departments to check the condition of the building. If there is imminent danger, emergency measures will be taken immediately, according to the city.
Source: Krone
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