Attention, drivers! 235 Viennese fight against impending lawsuits!

Attention, drivers! 235 Viennese fight against impending lawsuits!

in Vienna, especially in Simmering, a new parking lot stitch ensures excitement among car owners. According to a survey by the online portal in Meinver, over 230 people have reported that they were threatened with a lawsuit. Of the 609 respondents, 38.59 percent stated that they are affected by these threats. 90 of those affected rejected the payment while 145 paid. Overall, the paid sum added to just under 60,000 euros, which shows that a flourishing business is operated here.

The concept of the lawsuit is based on the fact that a short stop or turning on a private property can already be cost -intensive. The company "D22 Construction", which has rented a property in Vienna at Prague Straße 94-98, uses this legal situation for its advantage and monitors the site using cameras. If you hold in front of the property, you can adjust to a high bill, which can go into the four -digit range in extreme cases - such as the 1,067.47 euros that vacationers in Carinthia had to pay for a short time [Mercury reported that that …] (Https://www.merkur.de/welt/parkplatz-abzocke-oesterreich-urauber-einfahr-stahn-strafe-ownerungsklage-zr-92730028.html).

a legal gray area

experts emphasize that holding before an entrance is allowed as long as the driver stays in the vehicle. Nevertheless, property owners can submit an action for possession if they feel disturbed. The law (§ 339 ABGB, § 454 ZPO) prohibits self -empowered disorders of possession, and the procedures are designed for speed. The lawsuit must be submitted within 30 days after the disorder became known. In the event of non-payment, legal consequences threaten to avoid lawyer-kobler informs that ....

There are also voices that recommend not paying any amounts if the private property was not actually used. Verbal and written warnings are not mandatory, but often useful for an extrajudicial agreement. According to experts, the experiences in other regions clearly speak for the fact that unspoilt people should gain evidence (such as pictures or witnesses) in front of a property in order to secure themselves legally.

The way to clarify

In the event of uncertainties regarding the legal situation, it is advisable to consult a specialized lawyer in order to act in good time and to maintain deadlines. The last thing that every serious car owner wants is to be involved in a cost -intensive lawsuit. Finally, according to estimates, the entire stitch could have taken up to 90,000 euros if all those affected had actually paid.

A look at the survey also shows that 57.64 percent of the participants are well informed about the topic, even if they are not directly affected. Only 3.45 percent did not know the problem with the threat of possessions. These figures make it clear that there is a serious problem that not only affects the direct affected people, but also many who rely on the parking situation in the city.

Vienna is known for its beautiful corners, but in this heated parking space debate it shows how quickly a harmless keeping can become a real financial burden. It remains to be seen how the city and those responsible will react to these news, because the city of the palaces should also remain a place of carefree parking!