10.11.2015 Replacement of the Independent Finance Senate – legal protection for taxpayers significantly improved Replacement of the Independent Finance Senate by the Federal Finance Court The Administrative Jurisdiction Amendment 2012... More
23.06.2015 CONSTRUCTION: Suspension of construction and removal – What happens if the provisions of the building code are violated? The Styrian Building Code recognizes in its sections 19 to 21... More
26.05.2015 Cross-border enforcement made much easier! On 15 January 2015, Regulation (EU) 1215/2012 came into force.... More
19.03.2015 BUILDING TAX: Section 15 of the Styrian Building Act stipulates a building tax When building a house you have to deal with a variety of different... More
08.08.2014 CONSTRUCTION: Identification requirement for workers? – General contractors are liable if their subcontractors employ workers illegally The Anti-Abuse Act introduced in 1996 imposes strict control obligations on construction companies... More
06.05.2014 CONSTRUCTION: Building without a permit – No start of construction before the permits It is strongly advised against starting construction... More
13.02.2014 CONSTRUCTION: Bank guarantees – insurance retention guarantees – retentions serve to secure possible warranty claims Typically, retention deposits are agreed for construction projects. These serve the client... More
14.08.2013 MEDICAL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION OBLIGATION: The type and severity of the illness as well as possible dangers and harmful consequences must be explained. If a patient is examined by a doctor or family member of a... More
18.02.2013 CONSTRUCTION: Loss of the right of retention? – Information on clarifying defects Suppose the contractor does not carry out his work in accordance with the contract and... More
17.01.2013 CONSTRUCTION: Apparent authority of the architect If an architect is entrusted with the construction management, he is... More
