What exactly is a condo?

Condo is short for condominium, and is a building or entire development where individual owners own their own unit, and 1/n'th of the common areas of the development. Everyone pays a monthly fee to the homeowners association which then pays for the maintenance of the common areas and buildings in general.

They're something which should be avoided at all costs. I'm currently on the board of directors for the HOA of the complex I live in, and can't wait to live in a real house. They are however usefull in that they're cheaper than owning your own home and allow you to build equity instead of paying rent.

On the grill issue, I've got to say that you should agree to get rid of the proane and switch to charcoal. The food will taste better and no one will be able to complain about propane tanks.

Matthew