Garage Storage Cage Break Ins - What to Do?

A Banana4scale on 14/07/2023 - 16:44
Last edited 15/07/2023 - 10:54 by 1 other user

Hi all, I am currently renting at the moment and live in one of those apartments with storage cages. The storage cages are locked using a regular padlock and normally the garage entry and exit are gated, and you need a fob to open it.

However, for the past few months the exit gate has been broken and permanently left open which has allowed public access into the garage. We have had a string of break ins into our garage where they have ripped off the flimsy latch from the storage cage and taken my road bike.

I don't have Renter's insurance and am moving soon so not planning on taking it out anytime soon. Other than reporting to the police, can I get the strata to cover my stolen bike's cost?

Thanks.

Home & Garden

Comments

  • brendanm on 14/07/2023 - 16:55
    +6

    can I get the strata to cover my stolen bike's cost

    No

  • AndyRates on 14/07/2023 - 16:59

    They advise usually to store it in the apartment for bikes worth more than $500

  • Ocker on 14/07/2023 - 17:00
    +8

    Run 240v through the wire cage

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 14/07/2023 - 17:09
      +7

      Other ideas include:

      Tarantula at top of stairs
      Make the door handle really hot
      Blowtorch trap
      Hot machines tiny cars on floor
      Paint can on string trap

      • djkelly69 on 14/07/2023 - 17:57
        +2

        Hot machines tiny cars

        I think 'Micro Machines' is the words you are looking for.

      • jjjaar on 14/07/2023 - 18:18
        +2

        See also: Home Alone and Home Alone 2

      • donga100 on 14/07/2023 - 22:04

        Hot machines tiny cars on floor

        Just be careful not to go too far by using Lego instead.

      • Thrift on 15/07/2023 - 03:37
        +1

        Look for a rake deal. Buy many rakes. Lay rakes around cage. Bonus points for security/trail/hidden camera footage of subsequent hilarity.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 14/07/2023 - 17:02

    Many similar threads on whirlpool but short answer was no from the pages I skimmed through

  • brad1-8tsi on 14/07/2023 - 17:39
    +7

    I have a cage. I lined the inside with carboard so nobody could see what was inside.

    I put a large chain and padlock through the part where the door meets the frame on both the hinge and padlock side.

    If somebody wants to get in they will do it regardless of those precautions.

    • GordonD on 14/07/2023 - 18:12
      +1

      put a large chain and padlock through the part where the door meets the frame

      That is a useful suggestion.

  • MS Paint on 14/07/2023 - 17:55
    +1

    ripped off the flimsy latch

    "Pay cheap you pay twice"

    My MIL c.1996. RIP.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/07/2023 - 17:57
      +1

      Wise woman

  • aidenh37 on 14/07/2023 - 20:01
    +2

    After you move, get contents insurance. It’s not a huge expense to potentially save a ton of headache in situations like this. Might also cover you whilst moving.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 14/07/2023 - 22:37
      +2

      I was under the impression it doesn’t count for situations like this where it’s in a communal area?

      • funkyblue on 15/07/2023 - 07:26
        +2

        It's does and can. Accidental damage and cover outside of home. Just an example. I have contents insurance snd it covers my bike and laptop etc up to $4500 outside of my house. https://ahm.com.au/explained/contents-insurance-for-renters-…

        • aidenh37 on 18/07/2023 - 16:28
          +1

          To add to this, be sure to always check the PDS and compare like-for-like, I've noticed policies can vary a ton between insurers.

  • EightImmortals on 15/07/2023 - 07:29

    Can you put it back on the body corp/ rental agent?

    • Gunther on 15/07/2023 - 11:45
      +2

      No LoL. The only one liable is the thief.

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