Consequences for offenders

Gemeindebau Vienna: 200 apartments illegally rented out

(Bild: Andreas Tröster)

Tenants snatched income without permission. Wiener Wohnen and Airbnb are now taking joint action against the abuse. This has consequences for the offenders. 

Offering council apartments on online platforms and renting them out under the table is a clear case of social abuse. After all, the accommodation should be there for people on low incomes and not to be exploited for tourism. Nevertheless, at least 200 local authority tenants have not complied.