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Austrian Supreme Court: private reasons do not end broker contract
2026-08-27 · Ruling · AT · Source: Der Standard, retrieved on 2026-10-12
An owner sought to end a brokerage mandate for private reasons. The Austrian Supreme Court held that purely private interests are not an important reason for early termination. The ruling is registered as 1 Ob 69/26t of 27 August 2026.
What this means for you
Before signing a brokerage agreement, check the term, the termination options and the commission clauses. Withdrawing later for personal reasons may leave the commission obligation in place.
