Many affected

Further shock over horrendous operating costs

The Brucker couple are shocked by the high additional payment. Almost 3000 euros are to be paid by August 5. Energy accounts for the largest chunk of the operating costs.(Bild: zVg)

During the summer months, many tenants receive their utility bills. Several thousand euros are neither affordable nor comprehensible for those affected.

There was a great response to the "Krone" report on exploding operating costs in some cooperative buildings in Vienna with additional payments of up to 7,000 euros and more per apartment. However, this is not an isolated case.