Late last year I was quoted in a Washington Post article about the need for buyers to carefully read the condo association documents before closing:

Read Them or Weep: Condo Association Documents Give Buyers a Glimpse of the Future

Life can be hectic when you’re moving. And after finding your dream condo the last thing you probably want to do is read through a hundred or more pages of fine print. But buyers and their agents need to make sure that the condo’s rules don’t conflict with the buyer’s future plans (like getting a pet or renting out the condo).