Motorcycle removed by Landlord

[autodocjr]

If he's renting the room not the property, I don't think he has much say at all. Renters do have rights that are protected, but they don't extend beyond what is actually being rented.

Put it in your room. Lol. It's your space.

[Acadian1974]

Is the backyard enclosed? Meaning, is there ready access to an existing parking pad behind the house either by a driveway down the side or a lane way out back? Does the property have an approved front yard parking pad? If not, you may be pooched. The residential parking bylaws do not give special consideration to the size of the vehicle, as long as it's motorized it's subject to the same reg's that cars are. Toronto residential parking regulations could be on the LL's side. I suggest you check with the city to determine what the house is legally zoned for and try to negotiate with the LL from there.

[gepeto]

Is the backyard enclosed? Meaning, is there ready access to an existing parking pad behind the house either by a driveway down the side or a lane way out back? Does the property have an approved front yard parking pad? If not, you may be pooched. The residential parking bylaws do not give special consideration to the size of the vehicle, as long as it's motorized it's subject to the same reg's that cars are. Toronto residential parking regulations could be on the LL's side. I suggest you check with the city to determine what the house is legally zoned for and try to negotiate with the LL from there.

No there's no parking. The Landlord has a garage to the back alley which he rents out separately. I don't have access to the alley since you can only access it through the garage.

It is also not plated at the moment. Aren't they are just "motorcycle parts"?
If the LL removed the bike, can/should I report it stolen?

[nobbie48]

No there's no parking. The Landlord has a garage to the back alley which he rents out separately. I don't have access to the alley since you can only access it through the garage.

It is also not plated at the moment. Aren't they are just "motorcycle parts"?
If the LL removed the bike, can/should I report it stolen?

I believe it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle over a curb where there is no legal ramp. Since there is a back lane there likely isn't a ramp at the curb and you are jumping the curb. Possible strike one.

If someone else is renting the garage they could also cut off access. Possible strike 2

You would have a tough time convincing anyone that it's a collection of parts unless you have a ton of money for legal fees. The LL doesn't have to put up with a pile of parts anymore than a static bike. Do I hear strike 3?

Re the stolen bit, the police won't get involved in a civil matter. If you tell them of true dispute they will tell you to take it to a civil court. If you give them a false statement you could be charged with mischief.

Unless there is some angle we aren't aware of your best option might be to be nice to the LL and try to get a short stay of execution while you find an appropriate storage spot. Have you discussed renting the spot? Money = Nice

[FiReSTaRT]

Yeah, it's a motor vehicle.. If it's unplated, that's even worse and is treated the same as a garbage pile. I got reported once for keeping an unplated car in my backyard. In any case, if there's no motor vehicle access, the area hasn't been zoned as motor vehicle parking so there's no chance in hell you'd be allowed to park there. Hell, even if your landlord was cool with it, all it would take is one nosy neighbor and the city would get involved.