Storing friends property in garage.

Norman_Castle

jackieblack wrote: »

Thanks.

Re Insurance, I was thinking it might be relevant in case of theft, house fire, etc

Worried about you being liable? Explain to your ex that if he store them there they need to be insured for loss or damage. Your house insurers shouldn't have a problem if the bikes are separately insured as they will not be liable for them. Phone them and ask if you are unsure.

Accepting a storage fee may have legal consequences but accepting payment towards electricity used should be fine. For the sake of a few quid I would store them for free. Try bartering for diy jobs or gardening.

Out,_Vile_Jelly

You may want to be clear about a timescale, as it could end up being forever (unless you don't use the garage much and are fine with it).

AdrianC

Out,_Vile_Jelly wrote: »

You may want to be clear about a timescale, as it could end up being forever (unless you don't use the garage much and are fine with it).

We have a camper in our drive that friends left there when they emigrated to Thailand for her two year work contract.

Three and a half years later, they're divorced. He's in a full-time job in Thailand, and she's in Nepal... and the van's still here.

jackieblack

Out,_Vile_Jelly wrote: »

You may want to be clear about a timescale, as it could end up being forever (unless you don't use the garage much and are fine with it).

They are keen enough bikers that once the clocks go forward again and the weather warms up they will be wanting to get back onto 2 wheels .
They've just reached an age when 4 wheels and a roof hold more appeal in the dark mornings/evenings, cold, rain and ice

Person_one

AdrianC wrote: »

We have a camper in our drive that friends left there when they emigrated to Thailand for her two year work contract.

Three and a half years later, they're divorced. He's in a full-time job in Thailand, and she's in Nepal... and the van's still here.

Free camper van! :T

AdrianC

Person_one wrote: »

Free camper van! :T

I've got to get ours back on the road before I even think about getting an MOT on this one, then it really needs refitting from scratch...

eddddy

The scenario that might be of concern to your building insurer is if somebody broke into your garage because they know 2 expensive bikes were stored there... especially if you were accepting money for storage.

They might say an increased risk arose because of a business arrangement.

In those circumstances it might be better to just pay for any damage to the building (e.g. repairs to garage door etc), rather than making an insurance claim.

G_M

AdrianC wrote: »

We have a camper in our drive that friends left there when they emigrated to Thailand for her two year work contract.

Three and a half years later, they're divorced. He's in a full-time job in Thailand, and she's in Nepal... and the van's still here.

Best check there isn't a dog in there...........

Guest101

Don't forget to declare any income

getmore4less

Yes, the front half of the garage is divided by a stud work and plasterboard wall. Front can be accessed from the driveway, access to the back half, where my stuff is stored,is via the garden which is not accessible without coming through the house.

Given that I would be happy you are secure and they can access without causing you any issue and you don't need to be there.

I would not charge it is a guest parking their vehicle in the garage.

probably overthinking now,

Garages are designed(or should be) to store vehicles as they pose a fire risk. eg. fire doors to house, also ceilings and walls if integral.

Was the stud partition build to meet any regulations that may apply?

Now for really overthinking
you could also go one stage further and make sure that should they die there is someone that will come and pick up the bikes(executors)