The document basis is not sufficient yet.
Request the documents on the renovation resolution and do not sign on the basis of an exposé or oral assurance only. The comparison with land register, plans and draft contract shows the real risk.
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Checking renovation resolutions and special levies when buying an apartment
How buyers can address open renovations, special levies and the reserve fund in the contract.
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2 July 2026 · Mag. Bernhard Brandauer, Rechtsanwalt
Checking renovation resolutions and special levies when buying an apartment is a separate review point before signing. It may look like a detail, but it can affect price, use, financing and later disputes.
The key task is to compare documents, land register, actual condition and draft contract. Oral assurances help little if the contract leaves the point open or states it differently.
This post explains which documents on the renovation resolution matter, which clauses belong in the purchase contract and when renegotiation is advisable.
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Do you already have the key documents on the renovation resolution?
Without documents, it is hard to assess whether the renovation resolution is properly handled in the contract.
All paths at a glance
Overview of all answers.
The basis is documented, but the contract must be read carefully.
If documents and contract wording on the renovation resolution match, the starting point is better. Still check cut-off dates, assurances and effects on escrow, handover and price maturity.
The risk is not sufficiently protected yet.
If the renovation resolution remains open, the contract should be revised before signing. Depending on the topic, an assurance, condition, retention or more precise description may be needed.
Why this point matters before signing
Why this point matters before signing
Open building costs can change the economics of an attractive price. Roof, facade, lift, heating or pipes affect not only management but the purchase decision.
The first step is a concrete document review. Buyers should not rely on labels, but connect the issue to the actual purchase object. This shows whether the renovation resolution affects value or usability.
This review complements the general contract check. See our focus page on purchase contract review.
Which documents buyers should request
Which documents buyers should request
Important documents include minutes, reserve fund level, accounts, management forecast and information on resolved or foreseeable works.
If documents are missing, the contract should at least contain a clear reservation. Otherwise, the buyer carries a risk that could not yet be assessed reliably.
For apartments, management documents may also matter. For land, plans, cadastre and authority documents may be needed.
Review points
What should be visible in the contract
The table shows which points should not only be discussed but documented.
| Point | Document | Contract effect |
|---|---|---|
| Document Evidence or plan | Name as contract basis | |
| Costs Cut-off date and maturity | Allocate in contract | |
| Use Actual and legal status | Assurance or condition | |
| Handover Documentation and open points | Record and retention |
The right clause depends on the specific property and the available documents.
Practical rule: If a point is material for price or use, it belongs in the document review and in the contract before signing. An initial consultation (72 euro) can clarify next steps.
How the contract should protect the risk
How the contract should protect the risk
The contract should allocate known resolutions, special levies, open accounts and the cut-off date for costs specifically.
Blanket wording such as bought as seen is often not enough for such issues. Specific assurances, conditions, cut-off dates or a precise description are safer.
The clause must fit the escrow settlement. If a risk is clarified only after signing, purchase price maturity should reflect that.
Practical steps before handover and payment
Practical steps before handover and payment
Before handover, ask again about the management position. New levies may require retention or a clarifying amendment.
Shortly before handover, check whether anything has changed since signing. New documents, resolutions or authority information may affect settlement.
If points remain open, do not improvise. A retention, clarification or amendment is usually better than a later dispute.
Frequent questions
Checking renovation resolutions and special levies when buying an apartment.
Which documents do I need for the renovation resolution? +
Important documents include minutes, reserve fund level, accounts, management forecast and information on resolved or foreseeable works.
Can the risk concerning the renovation resolution be protected in the contract? +
The contract should allocate known resolutions, special levies, open accounts and the cut-off date for costs specifically.
Should I renegotiate before signing? +
Yes, if documents are missing or a material question remains open. After signing, the negotiating position is usually weaker.
Further reading
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Topics
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