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I'm looking for examples where condos allow motorcycles to be parked alongside cars in Ontario. Not as in the condo board turns a blind eye, but actual condo rules explicitly allowing it.

I think my condo board would consider it right now so it would help to have examples of where it's already being done.

Ideally you could share a copy of your condo rules. Don't doxx yourself. DM me if you have specific info to share please.

Thanks.
 
fastar1 said:
I'm looking for examples where condos allow motorcycles to be parked alongside cars in Ontario. Not as in the condo board turns a blind eye, but actual condo rules explicitly allowing it.

I think my condo board would consider it right now so it would help to have examples of where it's already being done.

Ideally you could share a copy of your condo rules. Don't doxx yourself. DM me if you have specific info to share please.

Thanks.
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I've dealt with condos and property managers for over 30 years and while other examples could give you some support, all it takes is one pot stirrer to get any leniency revoked.

I can't recall the part of the paperwork, rules, regulations, bylaws and declarations but you would have the rights to park a bike ensconced in the declarations if you wanted permenency. It takes a lot of support to get things changed either to get one in or get one out.

You may be OK in how you use the property but all it would take is one other person to screw it up by doing a burnout or running loud pipes. Every time a cager sees a dirty rider it hurts the good ones. A few bike haters would make it really hard to get the change through
 
Wait, some don't allow motorcycle parking at all, or they just don't allow you to park a bike behind/next to your car even though it fits in your designated space?
 
Relax said:
Wait, some don't allow motorcycle parking at all, or they just don't allow you to park a bike behind/next to your car even though it fits in your designated space?
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Most condo rules state one vehicle per spot.

Not anti-motorcycle specifically, but more of a blanket rule meant to stop someone from trying to jam something like two Smart cars in a space and having one of the cars stick way out into the lane way.

As OP mentioned most condos turn a blind eye to motorcycles as long as your vehicles remain within designated marked spots and don't impede traffic. I had six bikes jammed in one spot when I did Condo life.
 
I have several customers who's condos have spare parking spaces for sale or for rent. Those always seem to be the ones that proactively enforce the one vehicle/spot policy... they have something to gain.

Maybe look for older buildings/apartment buildings.
 
Lightcycle said:
Most condo rules state one vehicle per spot.

Not anti-motorcycle specifically, but more of a blanket rule meant to stop someone from trying to jam something like two Smart cars in a space and having one of the cars stick way out into the lane way.

As OP mentioned most condos turn a blind eye to motorcycles as long as your vehicles remain within designated marked spots and don't impede traffic. I had six bikes jammed in one spot when I did Condo life.
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A friend has two smart cars and he gets away with it.

I asked a property manager about motorcycle parking and the place he looked after didn’t allow them at all.

I asked why and he gave a number of reasons, tipping and gas spills etc.

Then he said the reality is that the place is full of old prudes that just don’t like them.

I would have to dig up the condo act to find the section and procedures to lock in the motorcycle parking right. IIRC it requires in the area of 90% approval from the owners
 
GreyGhost said:
Third line restricts to "a" motor vehicle. Second last line allows "vehicles". Clear like mud.
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The construction vehicle, I assume, is if the owner is renovating and the trades need a space for their vehicle.

The singular is also somewhat implied by the use of "or" instead of "and" in the list of approved vehicles.

On a positive note, at least a motorcycles is legal.

It's easier to get forgiveness than permission so do you assume multi vehicles are allowed or do you ask for confirmation first and get denied?

They don't mention the vehicle being licensed and roadworthy, a common requirement.
 
IME most will have a rule in the "declaration" that only one motor-vehicle can be parked in each spot. Parking the bike and the car is two, two motorcycles is two, two Smart Cars is two. The rules in the declaration are almost impossible to change as it needs a very high percentage of the owners to agree and show-up. When buying the purchaser should be asking their lawyer about potential rules, specially in the declaration that may impact them, like this, pets (size, number, type), whatever.

Also IME, the best you can hope for is they do not enforce the rule for motorcycles (pretty common) and/or they do not "realize" a motorcycle is a motor-vehicle.... All it takes is that one busybody you upset to complain and you are screwed. Next best is some buildings (few) have some motorcycle specific spots to rent--but that saves the thieves having to drive around the garage looking for them

There is no amount of, your logic, whining or appealing to their heartstrings when it is enforced on you at that point, two vehicles, two spots. Rules be the rules.
 
backmarkerducati said:
IME most will have a rule in the "declaration" that only one motor-vehicle can be parked in each spot. Parking the bike and the car is two, two motorcycles is two, two Smart Cars is two. The rules in the declaration are almost impossible to change as it needs a very high percentage of the owners to agree and show-up. When buying the purchaser should be asking their lawyer about potential rules, specially in the declaration that may impact them, like this, pets (size, number, type), whatever.

Also IME, the best you can hope for is they do not enforce the rule for motorcycles (pretty common) and/or they do not "realize" a motorcycle is a motor-vehicle.... All it takes is that one busybody you upset to complain and you are screwed. Next best is some buildings (few) have some motorcycle specific spots to rent--but that saves the thieves having to drive around the garage looking for them

There is no amount of, your logic, whining or appealing to their heartstrings when it is enforced on you at that point, two vehicles, two spots. Rules be the rules.
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Van and a ramp. One vehicle is parked in the spot. Another vehicle happens to be parked in the van.
 
They tried to steal my bike 2 years ago. (I had posted it here) So I parked my bike in front of my car, so it could not be moved without moving the car. They told me only one vehicle per spot and made me rent another spot. So I sent them this picture, my grey SUV with the bike in front does not stick out as much as the red truck by itself. They still said no. :mad:
 

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backmarkerducati said:
IME most will have a rule in the "declaration" that only one motor-vehicle can be parked in each spot. Parking the bike and the car is two, two motorcycles is two, two Smart Cars is two. The rules in the declaration are almost impossible to change as it needs a very high percentage of the owners to agree and show-up. When buying the purchaser should be asking their lawyer about potential rules, specially in the declaration that may impact them, like this, pets (size, number, type), whatever.

Also IME, the best you can hope for is they do not enforce the rule for motorcycles (pretty common) and/or they do not "realize" a motorcycle is a motor-vehicle.... All it takes is that one busybody you upset to complain and you are screwed. Next best is some buildings (few) have some motorcycle specific spots to rent--but that saves the thieves having to drive around the garage looking for them

There is no amount of, your logic, whining or appealing to their heartstrings when it is enforced on you at that point, two vehicles, two spots. Rules be the rules.
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A lot depends on whether the bike owner rents or owns their unit. Only owners have a say with the property manager / board of directors.

If you rent you can move without real estate fees but finding another place at a convenient location and similar price that does allow bikes may not be feasible.
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