We have been living in an apartment in Canada for about 9 years and own a motorcycle(with plates etc). It is on our original lease but we have never been charged for parking but all our previous supers have known it was ours. We are having our parking lot repaired and when we came home yesterday it was gone. My husband spoke to the contractors who said the super offered it to them but it turns out a neighbour took it(bought it?). It was returned today and the super is giving me grief about it but I told him you never posted anything about the bike and it was not abandoned so it was illegal to give it away.What do you think we should do.I am soooo mad!!!
2006-08-04 09:06:48 · 16 answers · asked by puupyluvtwo 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Just to let you know that we did call the police(we do have title and registration by the way) and since it was returned, no harm no fowl although definately he did not do what was right. the police officer could not get over it. We are to write him a letter and if it he does something with it again , we can report it as a crime. But really what an idiot.Thanks for all your help.
2006-08-04 09:29:55 · update #1
If it's on your lease without charge he can't take or sell it - (in the US it would be a crime - theft by deception.) I don't think he can do anything about it until you have to sign a new lease. I would write a letter to the owner or association that owns the building, giving all the details. Also, you might want to just pay your local police a friendly visit to ask in a very general way (without providing details) if that would be a crime, and what they would advise should it happen again.
2006-08-04 09:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you super is a basic @$$. However, you are fortunate to have your bike back.
In this case, no harm no fowl. You are likely cause more problems for yourself by trying to seek revenge than it is worth.
Now had you not gotten your bike back you could probably make a case for grand theft, although he might be able to claim that it was an abandoned vehicle on private property that he has the responsibility to manage.
2006-08-04 09:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're the owner of the motorcycle, hold the title then the superintendent was committing a crime with stolen property. Call the cops & press charges.
2006-08-04 09:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have it towed, but can not sell it legally. You will still be the registered owner, so he is at fault and should be liable for any damages. Be glad you got it back and if that super is still there when your lease comes up, move!
2006-08-04 09:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to sell anything that is not yours to sell. Etiquette would dictate that he should have enquired about the status of the bike to you before looking at making some cool cash on it. Some people have more nerve than sense.
2006-08-04 09:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whomever holds the title owns it. They can do what they want with it. If you hold the title, then you can call the police for theft (eventhough it was returned) If the Sup holds the title, then you are SOL.
2006-08-04 09:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a complaint with the police. Consult a lawyer. It's likely nothing will happen, though, since you got it back.
2006-08-04 09:19:37 · answer #7 · answered by Silvax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United Stated that is called stolen property...if he had it towed that would be different...If you have the title...go to the police statin and press charges against him.
2006-08-04 09:11:07 · answer #8 · answered by stephiestrobel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police.
2006-08-04 09:12:36 · answer #9 · answered by shmux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He broke the law.
You can not sell someone elses stuff.
He did not have the proof of ownership nor the title.
So you should contact the police and report him.
2006-08-04 09:11:36 · answer #10 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋