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Ban on gaming in new residential complex: Families are outraged!
Family-friendly rental apartments in Vienna disappoint: playground ban causes discontent among residents of Podhagskygasse.
Ban on gaming in new residential complex: Families are outraged!
In the newly built residential complex on Podhagskygasse, Vienna's 22nd district, there is an unexpected dispute over the use of the playgrounds. Residents report that a sign in front of a playground makes it clear: “No playing!” Ajla, a tenant, complains that after moving into the apartments that were advertised as family-friendly, playing is now prohibited. Despite initial promises from the property management, which had promised a child-friendly play area, playing in the green areas was prohibited by the responsible property management, “Heimbau”. A spokesman for “Heimbau” argued that the noise caused by children playing could disturb the peace and quiet of other residents. The new tenants had explicitly paid attention to the family-friendliness of the complex, which was a crucial aspect for them when choosing an apartment Today.at.
Rules for playing and grilling
But the ban doesn't just affect playgrounds. Grilling is no longer allowed in the courtyard, although a grill terrace was promised. The property management explained that fire safety reasons were responsible for the failure to fulfill this promise. Some of the tenants feel let down and believe that the decision not to build the barbecue area was not sufficiently communicated. However, according to the property management, children are allowed to play in special play areas with swings and slides, which is not sufficiently accepted by many residents. This approach is increasingly being questioned critically, because many tenants see the playground as part of their rental agreement and consider what this means for their rent Juraforum.de reported.
Discussion among residents is increasing as some are now considering legal action to assert their rights as tenants. Social interaction could become tense in these cases, and it is unclear whether the property management can find a way to reconcile the tenants' different interests without causing further conflict.