When buying property in a common interest development (“HOA”), one automatically becomes a member. Here are 14 items to consider before closing escrow:  Read the CC&Rs. CC&Rs are covenants automatically binding all association members when they take ownership without need of a signature. Read this document before taking ownership, not after. Look for restrictions regarding how your property is used – Are there pet limits? Can you park RVs in driveways? In a multi-story building, are there restrictions against hard floors? You need to know first, not later.    Read the article…………………………….