A story about a resident who parked a motorcycle in an apartment complex's shared parking lot to hold on to a so-called "prime parking spot" for a long time has sparked controversy online.
On the 21st, the Instagram account of the online community BobaeDream posted a tip and photos titled "parking lot royal seat squatting."
The tipster said, "Like most apartments, this complex does not charge additional fees for motorcycle parking," and added, "One resident leaves a motorcycle in a highly favored spot and then moves it when parking their own car, effectively reserving the space."
According to the tipster, this behavior has reportedly continued for more than two years.
The released photos show a motorcycle parked in what appears to be a single space next to a column in the underground parking lot. The space is one where a car can park relatively comfortably and is presumed to be a highly preferred area among residents.
A protest note was also attached to the motorcycle. The note read, "Impressive for years now," and "Would it be okay if every resident did that?"
Under the current Multi-Family Housing Management Act, parking lots within apartment complexes are common areas, but in many cases there are no clear standards to sanction a specific resident for occupying a specific space over an extended period.
Online reactions included comments such as, "The residents' representative council should be asked to charge motorcycle parking fees," and "Park motorcycles side by side next to it and turn it into a dedicated motorcycle parking area."