In Landry v. Hilton Head Prop. Owners Ass'n, 317 S.C. 200, 202, 452 S.E.2d 619, 620 (Ct. App. 1994), a homeowner was injured while walking in the common areas of her gated community. The Court held that because Landry was a dues-paying member of the property owners' association, she had the right to use the common areas without the association's permission. Id. at 204, 452 S.E.2d at 621. As such, she was characterized as an invitee. Id.