This also happened to me and I had been out of the country for 6 months. They told me this would be my last exemption and to get a visa next time. It would seem they are cracking down so, I'd get the visa if I were you.
I know exactly what you mean and I have had to endure many incidents such as these. Hope you got everything sorted. He will get his gam(karma). Sad little man!
The guy in your condo sounds like a massive prick, I hope you can get this sorted and when you do, politely let him know that you've sorted your issue no thanks to him and give him a huge smile.