ÖAMTC raises the alarm: Exploded property lawsuits in Vienna!

ÖAMTC raises the alarm: Exploded property lawsuits in Vienna!

Wien, Österreich - The ÖAMTC has urged Justice Minister Anna Sporrer to point out the alarming increase in property lawsuits and threats. With an increase of 75 % in the past ten years, the statistics have shown a worrying development: The number of lawsuits in district courts in Vienna rose from 1,657 in 2013 to 2,869. Experts such as Martin Hoffer, the head of ÖAMTC legal services, warn that such threats have been heavily burdened with the ownership protection and have become a serious business model. [ÖAMTC] reports that these developments put a lot

The increase in threats of complaint is particularly noticeable, which often relate to minor or even invented parking. An example of this is the threat of lawsuits against a Grazer over 395 euros for turning in a private parking space, which illustrates the problem of excessive cashier. The criticism of the ÖAMTC is directed against systematic and often dubious practice, which is perceived as "excessive cashier". Hoffer also notes that some of these threats are also criminal, so that there is an urgent need for action. [Kleine Zeitung] emphasizes that the complaint of the dishes, which often approved quite generously, puts the vehicle owners under massive pressure.

claims for legal measures

The mobility club calls on the Minister of Justice to take legal measures to take these misuse. In her answer, Sporrer said that solutions are already being worked on to contain the practices. The ÖAMTC also points out that the existing judgment of a regional court in Vienna, which states that a lawsuit can be averted by timely declaration of willingness to a judicial comparison, is not sufficient to stop shopping. In this context, the ÖAMTC emphasizes the need that the legislator sets effective limits against the rip -off with alleged property protection in order to protect the rights of road users. [Sn.at] provides information on the considerations that have already been initiated to exchange experts from science and practice in order to find practical solutions.

Overall, the current discussion shows that the legal framework in the area of ​​possession lawsuits require an urgent revision in order to strengthen the rights of vehicle owners and prevent abuse. The excessive cashier, which has now become a serious problem, requires rapid action on the part of the government to maintain trust in the judiciary and the case law.