Bikes and rented property

[Zombie Jesus]

I was wondering if anyone had experience of keeping a motorbike inside the entrance hallway of a rented house/apartment. Would a prospective landlord let me do it or make a fuss If I sneaked it in without permission?

My 750 is very house trained, she doesn't wee coolant or poo oil anywhere. A garage is out of the question due to cost of living and she doesn't like the winter cold or dampness associated with being kept outdoors.

[cuffy]

Can't see it being a problem as long as nothing leaks and you don't do burn outs in the hall way ;)
Ask him to right a clause into the contract stating the bike can be kept their but if any damage occurs to the walls, floors, door frames etc, etc, etc, then you are held responsible.

[Davies]

Don't think you'll be allowed to unfortunately because of fire regulations.

[ravingdavis]

If he has buildings insurance there is a very good chance that it stipulates no petrol to be kept inside the building. So you would have to drain the tank first.

[anna]

Erm not sure that a landlord would like it, as has been said fire regulations for one but also the wear and tear of bringing a bike in and out of the house.

Also you would need to check about house content insurance and see is anything in there that would void their policy if it were that your bike, with a petrol tank caught fire?!:confused:

[gettin2dizzy]

Storing petrol inside is a no no when it comes to insurance. Could you rent a garage?

[Zombie Jesus]

aww rats :smt091

Storing petrol inside is a no no when it comes to insurance. Could you rent a garage?

possibly but I'm unlikely to get one at an appropriate price and location.

[Messie]

My 750 stayed outside very happily for years - as do all my bikes. They're tough!

[dizzyblonde]

yup afraid so. No petrol containers inside house or insurance nul and void.
I was always rather relieved that you could never get a bike anywhere near a kitchen or living room, or I wouldn't be able to see the TV for bikes!!!

[Dave20046]

I was wondering if anyone had experience of keeping a motorbike inside the entrance hallway of a rented house/apartment. Would a prospective landlord let me do it or make a fuss If I sneaked it in without permission?

My 750 is very house trained, she doesn't wee coolant or poo oil anywhere. A garage is out of the question due to cost of living and she doesn't like the winter cold or dampness associated with being kept outdoors.
Not sure if this will be all landlords but after finally getting caught with his bike in the house by the landlord (table cloth over it and a vase on top did the trick on numerous occasions) my mate got chucked out.

[Zombie Jesus]

hmm looks like I may have to leave the gsxr outdoors if I want to take it with me. Alternatively I could always keep mine at home in the UK and export an old SRAD to my new location.

[phil24_7]

Second option sounds best if you can afford it. Where are ya moving?

[Zombie Jesus]

Dublin! starting the new job in 2 month time

[phil24_7]

Christ, congrats bud, what are ya doing?

[Lozzo]

Once upon a time I had a rented flat, with these two in the hallway:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4527182253_26c1e27c8f_b.jpg

It did help that my landlady was an ex-girlfriend who was big into bikes as well.

[TheOnlyNemesis]

Had personal experience with something like this, i was parking my bike outside the door under the balcony area and i was told to move it or have it moved as it is a fire safety risk because it can explode and it would cause damage to the building and endanger lives.

[Dave20046]

sounds perfectly reasonable

[Zombie Jesus]

Giving it more thought I don't think a second bike would work so I'm probably going to export mine and but keep it garaged in Cardiff over the winter.

Christ, congrats bud, what are ya doing?

analyst for a US based investment bank

[ravingdavis]

analyst for a US based investment bank

Oh careful with the 'b' word. Some people round here will try cut off your head if they hear you working for one of them!