Parking inside an apartment is a fire hazard

[Versatile337]

I just received a notice of lease violation.

Illegal Parking

Explanation: We were notified that your (yes they misspelled you're) parking your motorcycle inside your apartment. This is not permitted it is a major fire hazard and could cost you a fine from the Fire Marshall. Please park in the parking lot at all times. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

anything to do besides move out???

[gofast353]

Go to the main office to inquire about the note!! I got one like this back in 1989, about a week after I bought a brand new Suzuki Katana. I had my bike parked on the door step under the stairs, and the first night I moved it into a space right outside my window, it was stolen!!! Inside job maybe??:shrug:

[craigntx]

move or get a storage unit or a good alarm and assault rifle

[wackjum]

Unfortunately, even if it isn't a fire code violation (I don't know either way), the landlord is free to set these kinds of rules.

[Coonass]

Time to grow the fuck up and get a garage.

[ScooterTrash]

^^^ hehehehehehe damn tough crowd :-)

[craigntx]

Time to grow the fuck up and get a garage.

times are tough man.
some of us even gotta roll on plug/patches:sad:

[Ulric]

Contact the fire marshal and get confirmation.

If they say it's not valid, get it in writing show it to the apt management and ask them if they are going to accept responsibility if it is stolen. :-)

[craigntx]

Contact the fire marshal and get confirmation.

If they say it's not valid, get it in writing show it to the apt management and ask them if they are going to accept responsibility if it is stolen. :-)

lol good luck on the last part of that idea:angry7:

[cbrwayne]

So did someone snitched on u?

[DepPravacion]

who ever snitched is most likely gonna try to grab that shit.
fawk that dude. take a fine .
look for new apartment.
dealing with their BS is going to be better than a stolen bike

[theonepr83]

Just chang the lock on your door so they want have a key that's what i didn't too i got my house now i have a garage lol

[RePo]

It's not the cycle, it's the gasoline. It'll never be permitted inside a commercial property. The fire marshall will confirm it. Needs a garage.

[mx6er]

It's not the cycle, it's the gasoline. It'll never be permitted inside a commercial property. The fire marshall will confirm it. Needs a garage.

so if he removes his gas tank and keep it in the car outside its cool?? time to get to work.

[NitroHonda]

Just buy adequate insurance.

[Lokati]

Just buy adequate insurance.

adequate insurance doesnt replace the bike I love, it just pays me so hopefully I can find another one I love.

in short, adequate insurance isn't the same as preventing the loss.

[Hung]

Moving into a new apartment soon and this is a primary concern. =\

[Versatile337]

Times are hard. I pay 552/mo in rent. I couldn't find an apartment with a garage for less than 900. That's a big ass difference. I believe whoever snitched wants the bike cause I have a stock exhaust and turn off the bike before I get to the door. Never get home too late. Either that or just someone hateful.

[ScooterTrash]

times are tough man.
some of us even gotta roll on plug/patches:sad:

what size tires ya have? I might have a set for ya

[ScooterTrash]

downtown at the GRB every year during the autorama, the FM checks all vehicles before they enter the building to make sure the fuel is lower than a 1/4 tank and then they walk around and make sure you have disco'd the battery.
Again, all of the suggestions etc are null and void because the apartment property owner/manager does have the right to say they dont want it inside, the FM will NOT over rule them on their property for an issue like this.

[witchdoctor575]

it is against the law and you do not want fire marshal involved.

[Versatile337]

downtown at the GRB every year during the autorama, the FM checks all vehicles before they enter the building to make sure the fuel is lower than a 1/4 tank and then they walk around and make sure you have disco'd the battery.
Again, all of the suggestions etc are null and void because the apartment property owner/manager does have the right to say they dont want it inside, the FM will NOT over rule them on their property for an issue like this.

Thank you for the insight

[Helios]

Franco, alarm and cable lock might be a good place to start. Under $200 easy.
It's definitely not fool proof but helps between now and your next move.

[DvlRacer]

I wouldn't want a tank of gas in the apartment below me

[bluewave18]

You had to think there was gonna be a problem sooner or later. Everyone knows they don't want bikes in the apartments. Come on.

[Helios]

I wouldn't want a tank of gas in the apartment below me

Neither would anyone's sleeping kids.
:sad:

[BigComfy]

Lol

[iDazzle]

move or get a storage unit or a good alarm and assault rifle

:nod: I think storages cost ~20 for a medium one, thats far less than garages at the apt complex. I have my man's gun loaded, out the box, right underneath my bed ready for someone to try to steal our bikes. (I'll only fire if I yell at 'em and they CONTINUE to try to jack my shit, btw)

Wherever you move, you won't be able to store it in your apartment. Sucks but true.

[Versatile337]

I wouldn't want a tank of gas in the apartment below me

If it's in a sealed container nowhere near a source of ignition, what's the big deal? I have more flammable shit in my kitchen. Btw It's been inside since aug 09 with no issues.

[Versatile337]

I wouldn't want a tank of gas in the apartment below me

If it's in a sealed container nowhere near a source of ignition, what's the big deal? I have more flammable shit in my kitchen. Btw It's been inside since aug 09 with no issues.
And it's not going outside so jackers keep moving

[witchdoctor575]

If it's in a sealed container nowhere near a source of ignition, what's the big deal? I have more flammable shit in my kitchen. Btw It's been inside since aug 09 with no issues.
And it's not going outside so jackers keep moving
First, I doubt you have more flammable shit in your kitchen. second, your choices are clear, find new spot for your bike or find a new spot for all your stuff.

[NitroHonda]

If it's in a sealed container nowhere near a source of ignition, what's the big deal? I have more flammable shit in my kitchen. Btw It's been inside since aug 09 with no issues.

:rofl:

If true... then you probably should be locked up.

[Versatile337]

If it's in a sealed container nowhere near a source of ignition, what's the big deal?

:shrug:

[Horn09]

hmmm...I do know where you live.:rofl:

[babymilo36]

I can't stand incorrect grammar

[NitroHonda]

:shrug:

Okay. I'm going to move on from the assumption that you cook illegal substances because not too much is more flammable than gasoline.

:keke:

It is not even the gasoline itself but rather the gas tank vapors. Even a FULLY EMPTY tank or vapor drift from the exhaust can ignite from the other room once you turn on a burner (even electric!!), plug in spmething awkwardly, crack a wire, etc. Ventilation is the only protection from this. You have been doing this for some time now so your danger is DEFINITELY much higher with all the trace vapor buildup. You are taking this lightly and that's asking for trouble. Especially in an apartment where children live... many children.

[Bevo]

Time to grow the fuck up and get a garage.:rofl:

[Stromtrooper]

Okay. I'm going to move on from the assumption that you cook illegal substances because not too much is more flammable than gasoline.

:keke:

It is not even the gasoline itself but rather the gas tank vapors. Even a FULLY EMPTY tank or vapor drift from the exhaust can ignite from the other room once you turn on a burner (even electric!!), plug in spmething awkwardly, crack a wire, etc. Ventilation is the only protection from this. You have been doing this for some time now so your danger is DEFINITELY much higher with all the trace vapor buildup. You are taking this lightly and that's asking for trouble. Especially in an apartment where children live... many children.

NitroHonda, don't you think this is too wild to think that the vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from across the room by turning on an electric device and harm the neighborhood children?

Good lord imagine the tragedy in the apartment complex if he farts and there is an open flame in the house!

It's good to be cautious but c'mon, vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from accross the room and cause the apt to explode killing innocent kids?!?!

[Versatile337]

NitroHonda, don't you think this is too wild to think that the vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from across the room by turning on an electric device and harm the neighborhood children?

Good lord imagine the tragedy in the apartment complex if he farts and there is an open flame in the house!

It's good to be cautious but c'mon, vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from accross the room and cause the apt to explode killing innocent kids?!?!

It's ok, the news and media has a way of making us uber paranoid. Again, my bike has been in my apartment for over a year. I'm not scared to light a match inside.

[Versatile337]

NitroHonda, don't you think this is too wild to think that the vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from across the room by turning on an electric device and harm the neighborhood children?

Good lord imagine the tragedy in the apartment complex if he farts and there is an open flame in the house!

It's good to be cautious but c'mon, vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from accross the room and cause the apt to explode killing innocent kids?!?!

It's ok, the news and media has a way of making us uber paranoid. Again, my bike has been in my apartment for over a year. I'm not scared to light a match inside. We have so many useless laws in the sake of protecting children. If I hurt a child by leaving my bike inside, please kill me.

[Azylum]

Time to grow the fuck up and get a garage.

I know you're banned, but I'm gonna reply anyways cause I know your stubborn ass is gonna see it:

*ahem* I'm pretty sure the apartment mgmt will have an issue with him building a garage on their property.

Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all week. Be sure to tip your bartenders and waitresses.

[Stromtrooper]

It's ok, the news and media has a way of making us uber paranoid. Again, my bike has been in my apartment for over a year. I'm not scared to light a match inside. We have so many useless laws in the sake of protecting children. If I hurt a child by leaving my bike inside, please kill me.

I have my bike in my garage (next to my daily driven car) which is right below by bedroom and sleep like a baby!

[BossLady]

LMFAO Do you live in Eldorado Way?? I work for a property management co and my coworker brought a pic over last week and said, "do you guys take your bike inside sometimes?" lol
So she complained to management at El Dorado Way cause no one wants to lease the condo above because it's an "eyesore" going up the stairs. Maybe it's not you but I see you live in Webster.

I own a condo at El Dorado Trace and they busted me on that one too. Had mine in the living room for a week til they saw me rolling it inside one day. Had to lease out that condo. Garage is a must!!

[NitroHonda]

NitroHonda, don't you think this is too wild to think that the vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from across the room by turning on an electric device and harm the neighborhood children?

Good lord imagine the tragedy in the apartment complex if he farts and there is an open flame in the house!

It's good to be cautious but c'mon, vapor drift from the exhaust can be ignited from accross the room and cause the apt to explode killing innocent kids?!?!

Not too wild. A buddy of mine's a firefighter. Vapor drift is a very real but silent killer. I'm glad that i no longer share walls with strangers. The decisions folks make sometimes really are taken too lightly.

[witchdoctor575]

Not too wild. A buddy of mine's a firefighter. Vapor drift is a very real but silent killer. I'm glad that i no longer share walls with strangers. The decisions folks make sometimes really are taken too lightly.

exactly

[1HEALTHY750]

Times are hard. I pay 552/mo in rent. I couldn't find an apartment with a garage for less than 900. That's a big ass difference. I believe whoever snitched wants the bike cause I have a stock exhaust and turn off the bike before I get to the door. Never get home too late. Either that or just someone hateful.

I live at the Bradford in a two bed room and a garage I pay 840 a month the one bed room go for like 520 a month about to move into the Villas on Nasa for the same price and a garage

[Stromtrooper]

Not too wild. A buddy of mine's a firefighter. Vapor drift is a very real but silent killer. I'm glad that i no longer share walls with strangers. The decisions folks make sometimes really are taken too lightly.

So all the condos with garages on the first floor and living room/bedrooms upstairs are dangerous? Is it dangerous to store a bike in an apartment on the first floor? I don't think so but hey,
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[NWCommuter]

My biggest worry when I lived in an apartment was what the dumbasses next door was doing. I was convinced it was a matter of time before I woke up at 3am and found everything burning around me.

[Perf_White_GT]

Time to get a big boy job to be able to afford a real apartment.

LOL, I hate that I am creating a fire hazard because I am too poor to afford a garage.


Management is a bunch of dicks for enforcing the rules on the contract that I signed.

Hell, if I saw someone pushing a rolling gas tank into an apartment, I would report them too. I am not going to burn to death because someone felt like they are the exception to the rule.

[Versatile337]

I have my bike in my garage (next to my daily driven car) which is right below by bedroom and sleep like a baby!

That's what I want some day.


LMFAO Do you live in Eldorado Way?? I work for a property management co and my coworker brought a pic over last week and said, "do you guys take your bike inside sometimes?" lol
So she complained to management at El Dorado Way cause no one wants to lease the condo above because it's an "eyesore" going up the stairs. Maybe it's not you but I see you live in Webster.

I own a condo at El Dorado Trace and they busted me on that one too. Had mine in the living room for a week til they saw me rolling it inside one day. Had to lease out that condo. Garage is a must!!

No I'm not at El Dorado Way but I guess I can cross that off my list. My bike isn't under stairs, it's literally in my living room.

I live at the Bradford in a two bed room and a garage I pay 840 a month the one bed room go for like 520 a month about to move into the Villas on Nasa for the same price and a garage

I completely forgot the Bradford has garages. Those apartments are very similar to mine as they once had the same owner. The Villas on Nasa would be a welcome upgrade too.

Time to get a big boy job to be able to afford a real apartment.

LOL, I hate that I am creating a fire hazard because I am too poor to afford a garage.


Management is a bunch of dicks for enforcing the rules on the contract that I signed.

Hell, if I saw someone pushing a rolling gas tank into an apartment, I would report them too. I am not going to burn to death because someone felt like they are the exception to the rule.

Fuck you. I got a big boy job. I work my ass off. What the fuck do you do that makes you feel all high and mighty?

Bikes don't just randomly burst into flames. You're just another pussy that has to cry to management cause you're too much of a bitch to open your mouth to talk to your neighbor.

[Senator]

Bikes don't just randomly burst into flames. You're just another pussy that has to cry to management cause you're too much of a bitch to open your mouth to talk to your neighbor.

No but if a small containable fire starts in the apt next door on your wall, then moves over, bursts your bike into flames engulfing the whole building, then yeah it's not cool.

The stuff in my apt, and likewise everyone else around you is worth more than your bike, that's why those rules are in place.

I'm sure if you look in your contract it will most likely have a clause not allowing the storage of highly flammable liquids. Gotta read the fine print dude. It's always hard to work with apt managers too.

[chevy42083]

Bikes don't just randomly burst into flames. You're just another pussy that has to cry to management cause you're too much of a bitch to open your mouth to talk to your neighbor.

It doesn't sound like he'd get very far talking to you. So why bother?


I see both sides of it, but rules are rules. It's not like it's something that was put in place after you moved in, they just took awhile to catch you/enforce it.

[BRYAN]

okay..so after reading through all this crap...

the smartest thing I've read is the storage unit idea..

see about getting a SMALL storage space nearby. in the long run its prolly your cheapest and safest option..just dont broadcast where you live OR where the bike is stored.

[Versatile337]

It doesn't sound like he'd get very far talking to you. So why bother?


I see both sides of it, but rules are rules. It's not like it's something that was put in place after you moved in, they just took awhile to catch you/enforce it.

If they do go by their rule and tow my bike for Illegal Parking as it's stated on the lease, then I have no reason to get mad. I understand that. But I was always taught not to just accept things without question. Yea, rules are rules but you have to think about why they are in place. Motorcycles can't park on certain sidewalks but that's probably because the sidewalk is intended for people to walk and you wouldn't want it cluttered. You know what I'm saying, there's always a reason. If I'm not bothering anyone, then I don't think there should be a rule against it. That's not to say I'm above the rules. I hope that made some sense.

[RJV]

I find this tread funny. you signed a lease agreement. somewhere in the lease it states in one way or another you cant park your bike inside. the rule doesn't have to make sense you agreed to it by signing the lease. stop crying and find a better place to keep your bike.

[cbrwayne]

fuck it i still park mine in my apt even tho they game me warnings ,o well i aint leaving my pretty bike outside or payin 100 bucks for no garage

[Versatile337]

I find this tread funny. you signed a lease agreement. somewhere in the lease it states in one way or another you cant park your bike inside. the rule doesn't have to make sense you agreed to it by signing the lease. stop crying and find a better place to keep your bike.

maybe I'll keep it on the side of the road at Crabb and just go live out in a ditch somewhere.

[CombatM0NKEY]

get a house.. with no deed restriction. Problem solved.. You did say u have a big boy job.. =P

[kibitzer]

If they do go by their rule and tow my bike for Illegal Parking as it's stated on the lease, then I have no reason to get mad. I understand that. But I was always taught not to just accept things without question. Yea, rules are rules but you have to think about why they are in place. Motorcycles can't park on certain sidewalks but that's probably because the sidewalk is intended for people to walk and you wouldn't want it cluttered. You know what I'm saying, there's always a reason. If I'm not bothering anyone, then I don't think there should be a rule against it. That's not to say I'm above the rules. I hope that made some sense.

Translation: Rules I agree with should be followed. Rules that infringe upon my wants are to be debated and ignored. I'm a special flower.

Yep. Makes perfect sense.

[RJV]

maybe I'll keep it on the side of the road at Crabb and just go live out in a ditch somewhere.

me laying my bike down doesn't change the fact that your crying because you dont think something is fair.