What should I do about neighbor blocking my motorcycle?

Question

I have a car and a motorcycle. My lease only allows one vehicle, but I didn't think anyone would complain since I was using 1 space out of 19 with 10 free at the moment. The motocycle was parked sideways with car behind. I left for an errand in the car and someone parked behind the cycle blocking my exit on it. I left a note asking person to move. They left a note saying to knock on apt XX and they would move to let me out.

Options:1) I could call managemnt and complain possibly causing problems for myself.

2) I could repark, when they move or ask them to move and take a whole space for the cycle, parking it length wise and centered and take a 2nd space for the car, hoping no one complains.

Or 3) I could park car in street and take a whole space with cycle so this doesn't happen again. I'm thinking option 2, then proceed to 3 if someone complains. Or park bike behind car?

Which is best or do you see other option(s) I am missing?

I have a 2nd floor apartment so can't pull cycle inside.

Answer 1

When you leave, why don't you move the bike to a lengthwise position to occupy the space... then move it back when you return.

Answer 2

Park your car in your usual space, and then your bike in a full spare space. Pick a space no one ever uses. If they want to complain, you can justify that no one uses it and that you will move it to another space if they're really that bothered about it.

Answer 3

In our building each tenant is assigned a parking spot , they are numbered.. If there is extra you can go into the office and request another parking spot which depends on if the tenants moving in have a car or not . Also if you do not keep your vehicle licenced and insured the car is towed away . Or you can reserve a visitors parking spot from the office I know I don't know how your supers will handle it but finding a permanent solution is better than having a running feud over it.

Answer 4

I agree with asking the people you rent from what they think. If you don't, you may come out to find the bike towed. Getting into a confrontation with a neighbor could totally end up with a tipped over bike instead of just a parked-in bike. You could just move the bike to the center of the space when you leave, but that is kind of a pain. You could also get an orange cone and put it on the end of the spot when you leave. I live in an apartment, but I have a garage and our spaces are numbered.

I guess it it was me, I would just keep doing what you are doing and hope nobody parks you in again. I would only find a permanent solution if it started to be a problem.

Good luck.

Answer 5

If the person left a note back telling you to come knock on their door, obviously they are not trying to be an ace about things. If the spot they are in is their assigned spot then they've done nothing wrong. You are the one needing special accommodations and complaining won't get them.

Ask the management if you can have an extra space. otherwise just use one of the 10 empty paces nobody uses.

Motorcycle attract a lot of attention so you don't want to be making a fuss about it when you leave it out all the time. It's vulnerable to any passerby looking to make a point. me personally, I'd rent a storage unit to keep it in. The extra $25 a month is worth the security and piece of mind.  

Answer 6

i would go with option 3

Answer 7

Invite him over for a beer and BBQ and the rest will follow. Don't forget the cheese nuts.

Answer 8

Why not talk to the manager and ask to park in one of the unused spaces until it is needed by a new tenant. If he say's no offer a few dollars.

Answer 9

S & W .38 Chief's Special ought to do it.

Answer 10

Wait a sec, there were empty spaces yet they decided to block your bike?

I would love to meet the person who would do this, just to hear their justification (I'm sure it's a hoot).  Tell us what he or she says.