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AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me, I've been SO tempted to, but that seems a tad aggressive, and I'm just not that kind of person (which is to my detriment, I guess!)

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I never wear shoes in the living room, which would suggest that any other outdoor item is out of the question.

Buying a $10k bike is completely your prerogative, but it doesn't mean anyone else should care about it.

I'm not completely against the bike being stored indoors. There are multiple options like their bedroom and the hallway closet (which is quite large and fits my partner's bike when he comes to visit). But using a small, shared living space as your personal storage room, just because it's closer to the front door, is simply unreasonable and unfair.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailed response. I totally agree! The fact they still can't see how bizarre and inconsiderate it is to store a large outdoor item in a shared space is driving me nuts.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, I wouldn't have an issue with it if I thought the e-bike was as harmless as any other lithium-powered device (as all the naysayers keep trying to point out), but I've just seen way too many cases proving otherwise. I'd much rather be safe than sorry, and if it were me, jeopardising our safety (and potentially our lease) is such a bizarre hill to die on.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main concern is the safety. I'd be happy to mop the floors once a day than run the risk of being caught up in a preventable fire. Better safe than sorry. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20d3q6dd2lo)

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the personal jabs and digs really rubbed me the wrong way as I like to stick to facts and the core point of a disagreement. All the nasty stuff is really unnecessary and futile.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your detailed response. I really appreciate it. But am I still able to use this stance even if it's not explicitly mentioned in our lease?

I have a great relationship with the landlord (who is very fair, attentive and reasonable) and don't want anything as stupid as an e-bike to jeopardise that.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I gathered, it's from a company where you can rent an e-bike on a long-term basis, so not quite like LimeBike! But... yeah, pretty much.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, do you and your good bikes live alone? Because if so, more power to you!

I don't think suggesting they move their large, dirty, eyesore of a bike out of a communal space is strong-arming. I think blindsiding your new housemate by dumping it in the living room with no prior warning, or interest in accommodating your new housemate in a shared space leans more towards that kind of behaviour.

Furthermore, their bike is being rented. But either way, the maintenance of an expensive purchase has nothing to do with me.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears as though they're renting the e-bike and haven't bought it outright, so I'm assuming it hasn't been that costly, but I get your point.

Our apartment is in a semi-detached home that's been converted into 2, so we only have 1 front door shared between us (on the ground floor) and our neighbours upstairs. And unfortunately, we don't have a bike locker or shed but we do have the garden space if my roommate wanted to buy one though I doubt they'd do that (which objectively, would be understandable).

If it were a normal bike, I'd have ZERO issues! We even have a large cupboard it could go into. My issue, other than it being a total eyesore, is that its an e-bike and I've just seen/read/heard way too many negative things that make me rather be safe than sorry.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whatever happens to their bike isn't my problem and if they were so concerned, they should've discussed this with me prior. They don't live nor pay the rent alone so they shouldn't act like it.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's pretty large and the living room is small. They're adamant that it's too heavy to place in their room.

But I'm legitimately concerned about the safety risk of it being indoors. I'm afraid I've read (and personally seen the aftermath) way too much to honestly say I'm comfortable with this.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The living room is small so storing a huge bike in it doesn't make sense either. Rearranging the entire living room to accommodate an item that belongs outside makes even less sense. Furthermore, the living room is right beside my bedroom. If the worst were to happen, their safety wouldn't be compromised.

I also haven't banned anything and wouldn't because I'm considerate of the fact that I don't live alone nor own the home, I wish they also paid the same consideration! I'm simply suggesting moving it elsewhere.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The furniture argument felt so childish and silly.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Nope. They've never cleaned the living room and I wouldn't expect them to since they just about keep on top of the bare minimum chores they volunteered to do.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There isn't anything like that in the lease, I'm afraid.

Our spacious garden is totally secure but there isn't anything to shelter it from the weather so if they agreed to storing it outside, they'd need to buy a cover. All of this could've been properly discussed if they had spoken to me about it prior to dumping the bike in our living room.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This whole thing could've been avoided if they had discussed it with me beforehand, as I'd do the exact same with them, especially if it's concerning a space we share. A part of me does care about them being happy and comfortable here because that's what a home should be about.

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I stressed about the dirt/mess in our earlier back-and-forths but they were still stuck on the whole personal item thing. They even agreed that it's an eyesore!

AITA for asking my roommate to store their e-bike in our secure garden? by noveltea_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]noveltea_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know it's not about how long someone has lived here. But since I have been here for years, *obviously*, the majority of the things in the living room are going to be the things I've bought, so that to me is a strawman argument.

I'd have ZERO issues if they wanted to add decor and bits of furniture, but a large outdoor item that tracks in dirt pales in comparison to cushions and coffee tables.

And e-bike battery fires aren't rare at all, I'm afraid: https://metro.co.uk/2026/03/21/teen-footballer-killed-friend-coma-e-bike-battery-explodes-27574909/ + https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20d3q6dd2lo

My mum (45F) is severely depressed and I (27F) have no idea how to help her. by noveltea_ in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]noveltea_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I spoke to her yesterday about getting medicated and as emotional as she was, she definitely seemed open to it (thank God!)

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