Document background
The Co-Tenancy Agreement is essential for situations where multiple tenants share a rental property in Austria. This document type is commonly used for shared apartments, student housing, or professional house-sharing arrangements. It sets out the legal framework for the relationship between the landlord and all tenants, while also establishing clear guidelines for how co-tenants interact with each other regarding shared spaces, bill payments, and general living arrangements. The agreement must comply with Austrian tenancy law (Mietrechtsgesetz) and requires consideration of local registration requirements (Meldegesetz). It's particularly important as it helps prevent disputes by clearly defining responsibilities and obligations of all parties involved, including rent division, utility payments, maintenance duties, and conditions for security deposit return.
