Should parking lot for bike be as big as car?

[Jman888]

If the owner doesn't have a car, can he use his entitlement of a lot for his bike since he is payment the charges like residents with car?

 

Owner of Harley Davidson motorcycle takes condo to court over parking row

Harley clamped for using car space, but motorcycle space 'too small'

 

Published on Sep 04, 2013

By K.C. Vijayan Senior Law Correspondent

 

Mr William Ashlock, with his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which has been clamped in the basement carpark of his condo since June 5. He claims that he used the car spaces only because the bike parking spaces were too small, the access route was too narrow and there was a blind spot during exiting. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

 

 

Rather than cruising the streets of Singapore, Mr William Ashlock's 1800cc Harley-Davidson has spent the last three months left locked in a wheel clamp at his condo.

 

The management council of the Metropolitan Condominium took action after he parked that and another large bike in spots meant for cars.

 

Mr Ashlock claims the bike parking spaces provided are too narrow, as is a gap between a car space and a pillar that is used to access them. He said he was afraid of damaging his bike and other cars if he parked there.

 

Now the 58-year-old has put his foot down - and taken the matter to court.

[Soya]

seems like an ego issue and fight for the sake of fighting. liddat shiok to live there anymore meh?

 

[The_Bear]

If the owner doesn't have a car, can he use his entitlement of a lot for his bike since he is payment the charges like residents with car?

 

Owner of Harley Davidson motorcycle takes condo to court over parking row

Harley clamped for using car space, but motorcycle space 'too small'

 

Published on Sep 04, 2013

By K.C. Vijayan Senior Law Correspondent

 

Mr William Ashlock, with his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which has been clamped in the basement carpark of his condo since June 5. He claims that he used the car spaces only because the bike parking spaces were too small, the access route was too narrow and there was a blind spot during exiting. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

 

 

Rather than cruising the streets of Singapore, Mr William Ashlock's 1800cc Harley-Davidson has spent the last three months left locked in a wheel clamp at his condo.

 

The management council of the Metropolitan Condominium took action after he parked that and another large bike in spots meant for cars.

 

Mr Ashlock claims the bike parking spaces provided are too narrow, as is a gap between a car space and a pillar that is used to access them. He said he was afraid of damaging his bike and other cars if he parked there.

 

Now the 58-year-old has put his foot down - and taken the matter to court.

 

If he paid for it specifically, why not?

[Watwheels]

Maybe the court will order him to compromise and get a Vespa instead.

[Jman888]

If he paid for it specifically, why not?

 

 

that is what i was wondering, if he has no car and just one bike

[Kangadrool]

Looks like another FT in the news.

 

But then, the parking lot didn't mentioned it's for CARS only.

 

I have seen many cars parked on motorcycle lots also.

Edited September 4, 2013 by Kangadrool

[13177]

Those condo management also one kind, sometimes just give and take lo.

[Soya]

If he paid for it specifically, why not?

 

 

parking lot is common, strata property in condo lah. if one can do as they like, does that mean that a condo owner can set up a prata stall at his carpark?

 

[Donut]

he thinks he's a resident, can do anything he wants? it's obvious that its not a norm for a bike to use a car lot.

 

if he has to take a car lot, then he should take the initiative to ask for permission from the building mgt or security to allow him to use it

 

[The_Bear]

parking lot is common, strata property in condo lah. if one can do as they like, does that mean that a condo owner can set up a prata stall at his carpark?

 

Looking at him, it will probably be burger.

[Watwheels]

Why didn't he take up 2 bike lots if one is too narrow? Why he go take a car's parking lot? Pattern more stylo dan badminton?

[Mustank]

Why didn't he take up 2 bike lots if one is too narrow? Why he go take a car's parking lot? Pattern more stylo dan badminton?

 

hey! you are right!

[Latio2005A]

No case lah.

 

He will end up paying for legal and clamping fees.

Edited September 4, 2013 by Latio2005A

[Sp4wn]

Why didn't he take up 2 bike lots if one is too narrow? Why he go take a car's parking lot? Pattern more stylo dan badminton?

 

idk le bro ... harleys tend to be larger and harder to get on also. not justifying what he is doing, but looking at the facts since this came out in the print edition. he claims the lots he measured are smaller and harder to maneuver into as well (hence perhaps why cant park in 2 bike lots?)

 

 

the building i maintain got 1 guy who got injured and got temporary handicap label. after expiry, still can see him struggling with limp, so we just let him use the handicap lot until someone with a proper label applies for or needs it (he is aware and agreeable to this in writing). can always follow the rules, but temper the decision with a little common sense. dont know why people tend to fight over the most mundane things ><

[Vid]

Maybe the court will order him to compromise and get a Vespa instead.

 

After selling his harley, he can get many Vespa and still park in the car lot [laugh]

[LoverofCar]

It is a private estate ...if he paid the same amount like other residents for a lot there...I don't see why he cannot park his bike.....perhaps..he should have registered the needs to the condo management first and all these issues can be avoided.

Edited September 4, 2013 by LoverofCar

[Mustank]

After selling his harley, he can get many Vespa and still park in the car lot [laugh]

 

if he gets this harley, surely can park

 

[Mockngbrd]

it wasn't just the lots too narrow, but if u read, the access to the lots.

 

too narrow, as is a gap between a car space and a pillar that is used to access them

 

He pay the same maintenance fees, he can use the lots if u asked me. Mgmt must be made up of nazis (as usual)

Edited September 4, 2013 by Mockngbrd