Misty Harbor Condos

[wynndog]

Does anyone have any info on Misty Harbor Condos? Or others back to Alton Bay for under $200,000. Do they have a dog friendly area for a Lab to swim? I can't seem to find any condos that do,and St. Parks and most beaches don't allow dogs. Also is it crazy with people in the summer? Thanks, Wynn

[donnamatrix]

Hey, Just Sold: you would know this, but aren't there restrictions on Misty Harbor? I believe the owner cannot live in the condo all the time - they must be part of the Misty Harbor rental agreement. Is that right?

[Just Sold]

Hey, Just Sold: you would know this, but aren't there restrictions on Misty Harbor? I believe the owner cannot live in the condo all the time - they must be part of the Misty Harbor rental agreement. Is that right?

I believe there are restrictions about residency during the school year. I found this statement in a unit listing: "These may not be a residence during the school year for more than 2 weeks at a time NO exceptions" I rented there for a long weekend once and I believe you have to use the Misty Harbor Rental office to do so but I do not know if it is mandatory that you rent your unit.

[BroadHopper]

I believe there are restrictions about residency during the school year. I found this statement in a unit listing: "These may not be a residence during the school year for more than 2 weeks at a time NO exceptions" I rented there for a long weekend once and I believe you have to use the Misty Harbor Rental office to do so but I do not know if it is mandatory that you rent your unit.

Interesting. I am planning on retirement. My HOA will not allow short term lease. I am looking for an HOA that will allow me to lease for 3 or 4 months so that I may enjoy winter in CO and FL.

What I find about leasing is once you advertised, you cannot turn down a request from someone under 55 even if your association is 55+. There was a case a section 8 family was living in a 55+ community and the HOA tried to void the lease as the family cause all kinds of problems. Seems like HUD carries a huge weight in court. The family was able to stay for the duration of the lease and beyond.

[tis]

I have always wondered and never gotten an answer. Just Sold, what is the difference between leasing and renting? Or any other realtors out there.

[fatlazyless]

I have always wondered and never gotten an answer. Just Sold, what is the difference between leasing and renting? Or any other realtors out there.

....leasing implies you have a written lease for a specific term like 12-months....while a renter can have a non-written agreement such as a tenant at will with 30-day notice from either party...

[kauriel]

I'm also curious if there are any associations that allow dogs to swim. Our condo in Weirs Beach is dog friendly but I don't think we can bring them to our beach so I'd love to know if there are other options.

[LIforrelaxin]

Most places will not want dogs on the beach... Manly because it is hard to tell the difference between a responsible dog owner, and a none responsible dog owner....

I am a very responsible dog owner... who is quite honestly getting peeved at how many place will no longer allow dogs.... because the bad dog owners don't pick up after their pets....

sorry for the ran just had to get it out there...

[LIforrelaxin]

I believe there are restrictions about residency during the school year. I found this statement in a unit listing: "These may not be a residence during the school year for more than 2 weeks at a time NO exceptions" I rented there for a long weekend once and I believe you have to use the Misty Harbor Rental office to do so but I do not know if it is mandatory that you rent your unit.

If this is true I hope Misty Harbor residents are excluded from the portion of property taxes that are collect to fund schools, or are assessed by an overall lower tax rate as a season property... Otherwise this seems very odd to me....

Personally these units are not really meant to be year around residences I know... but that is how they advertise them....

[BroadHopper]

If this is true I hope Misty Harbor residents are excluded from the portion of property taxes that are collect to fund schools, or are assessed by an overall lower tax rate as a season property... Otherwise this seems very odd to me....

Personally these units are not really meant to be year around residences I know... but that is how they advertise them....

Once upon a time before the state decides to fund education, Part time property owners were not taxed for infrastructure they do not used. Today everyone pays for the town infrastructure regardless if you are part or full time resident. The so call 'view' tax.

[AC2717]

If this is true I hope Misty Harbor residents are excluded from the portion of property taxes that are collect to fund schools, or are assessed by an overall lower tax rate as a season property... Otherwise this seems very odd to me....

Personally these units are not really meant to be year around residences I know... but that is how they advertise them....

they are not, just Like I am not in Laconia. We have to pay full taxes, even though we are only "Allowed" certain town benefits. Of which I know of only one which is curb side pick up for trash on Tuesdays but we are not allowed to leave out on Sunday night, nor would I, so my association has a dumpster that we have to pay separately for.
So the only benefits I see is that I get to drive on the roads, police and fire. Which are afforded to all regards of paying taxes or not.

Another one I am not allowed is a resident fishing license even though I am a property owner. :(

[dave603]

they are not, just Like I am not in Laconia. We have to pay full taxes, even though we are only "Allowed" certain town benefits. Of which I know of only one which is curb side pick up for trash on Tuesdays but we are not allowed to leave out on Sunday night, nor would I, so my association has a dumpster that we have to pay separately for.
So the only benefits I see is that I get to drive on the roads, police and fire. Which are afforded to all regards of paying taxes or not.

Another one I am not allowed is a resident fishing license even though I am a property owner. :(

So your in the same position as someone who works in Mass. but lives in NH.
Now you see how much we like it.

[Just Sold]

I did some research and Misty Harbor is actually "Misty Harbor Motel Resort" If you go to the Belknap Registry - http://nhdeeds.com/belknap/ and look up Book 1030 Page 941 page 6 you will find the restrictions on occupancy and year round occupancy is prohibited. This is for 3 buildings with 57 units and a maximum of 2 week occupancy restriction. No residential use allowed. This is the declaration and there could have been amendments since it was written in 1987. If you want more info you will have to do your research.