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I once saw a guy come out of his bar, chop a lock, throw the bike onto the pavement and go back in. Bike was probably stolen, police come along and tell you to go to Brick Lane. Legal or not - bike gone.
Even if the police suspect the property owner they probably won't attempt to prosecute unless there is overwhelming evidence. Even then he hasn't committed theft so may not be deemed to be in the 'publics interest' to prosecute. Then you can take them to civil court. Ball ache and risky.
They can't stop illegal wheel clamping so they can't stop this.