KSN Podcast

KSN attorneys Cory Kravit and Kevin Kennedy discuss important 2024 legislative updates impacting Florida condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) legal requirements, deadlines, penalties, and board member responsibilities. Cory and Kevin also address new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending requirements, questionnaires, reserves...

Brainy Board is a streaming service and educational resource for new and experienced board members.  Brainy Board provides on-demand access to videos addressing condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community management concerns and legal issues.  Brainy Board videos range from 2 to 30 minutes in length and are available across multiple platforms and devices. You'll also find training seminar...

KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein continue discussing important 2024 legislative updates impacting Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include document reserves, cooling/heating requirements, electric vehicle charging, solar panels, board member responsibilities, and more. (39 mins.)

KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein continue discussinfo important 2024 legislative updates impacting Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending requirements, questionnaires, reserves, board member responsibilities, and more. (17 mins.)

KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein discuss important 2024 legislative updates impacting Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) legal requirements, deadlines, penalties, board member responsibilities, and more. (22 mins.)

" 2024 Illinois Landlord Legal Updates - Part 1 " –  KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include changes to accepting electronic rent payments, updates to Fair Housing, electric vehicle charging, Illinois Tenant Radon Protection Act, and more. (60mins.)

KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses short term rentals in Indiana condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include rental restrictions, owner occupancy requirements, lease terms, fines, enforcement procedures, and more. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episode, KSN attorneys share their exp...

KSN attorneys Jessica Ryan and Laura Boggioni discuss the Illinois Fair Housing Act and Discrimination. Topics include affects on tenants, Section 8 housing vouchers, screening, inspections, property management, and more. (55mins.)

KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses legal updates impacting smoke alarms and fire prevention systems in Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episode, KSN attorneys share their experience and knowledge as they discuss legal updates,...

KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and David Savitt discuss budgets and reserves for condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include inflation challenges, expenses, capital improvements, special assessments, reserve studies, best practices, and more. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In eac...

"Seven Fire Pit Safety Concerns for your Community Association" – KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses the potential areas of concerns that community associations need to consider relating to fire pits. Topics include placement requirements, types of fire pits, signage, rules and regulations, and more. (12mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues...

"Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Part 2" – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses frequently asked questions by Chicagoland landlords and rental property managers. Topics include evictions process, legal concerns, serving a tenant proper notice, accepting partial rent payments, unpaid balance options, and more. (48 mins.)

"Appealing to the Next Generation of Condo and HOA Homeowners" – KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the newest generation of condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association home buyers. He discusses technological expectations, sustainability, virtual meetings, electronic voting, potential rule updates, and more. (7 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association la...

"Aging In Place: Considerations for HOA and Condo Associations" – KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the growing trend of aging in place and its impact on condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include immobility issues, accessibility concerns, ADA regulations, resident safety, caregivers, board member considerations, potential association rule updates, best pra...

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses frequently asked questions by Chicagoland landlords and rental property managers. Topics include emotional support animals, move-in fees, security deposits, updated Illinois regulations regarding electric vehicle charging, lease violations, and more. (46 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appe...

KSN Attorney Julie Jacobson discusses the best practices for planning and evaluating your condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome association budget . Topics include best practices for establishing budgets, estimated annual revenue, evaluating expenses, and managing reserve funds. (15 mins) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals...

KSN attorney Michael Kreibich reviews the different types of community association insurance including property, liability, umbrella, and director/officer coverage. While sharing best practices for board members and property managers, he also discusses how insurance coverage is impacted by legal requirements, governing documents, and more. (18 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of ass...

KSN attorneys Julie Jacobson and Zac Cronkhite discuss assessment collection tailored to Indiana property managers and board members in Indiana condo, homeowner (HOA, and townhome associations. They discuss topics including collection policies, liens, foreclosures, litigation options, and more. (44 mins.)   The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, proper...

KSN attorney Omar Malik discusses the condominium deconversion trend and challenges presented by these large-scale sales. Topics include board member responsibilities, the property manager's role, legal challenges, best practices and more. Omar also reviews KSN's experience with handling over ninety deconversion transactions. (52 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law,...

"Is Your Condo or HOA on the Fannie Mae Unavailable List?" – KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses the emerging topic of the Fannie Mae Unavailable List and its impact on condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. "Topics include proactive planning, deferred maintenance, special assessments, reserve requirements, documentation, board member responsibilities, and more. (21...

KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses rules and regulations for e-bikes in condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include e-bike types, speed limits, safety restrictions, storage, proper charging, and more. (18 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episode, KSN attorne...

KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses potential fraud in a condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. He reviews financial mismanagement red flags including misuse of funds, embezzlement, bribery, conflict of interest, and more. (20 mins.)   The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episode...

KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses business decisions and contracts in Illinois and Indiana condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. She addresses capital improvements, contract terms, liens, warranties, indemnification, and more. (56 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episod...

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the Cook County Just Housing Ordinance & criminal background screening in Chicagoland and Illinois residential rentals. Topics include adhering to updated laws (federal and state plus local ordinances), landlord responsibilities, liability, potential violations, and more.(51 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issu...

KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses legal updates and hot topics impacting Indiana condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include solar panels, short term rentals, board member liability, insurance coverage, voting, and more.     The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episode, KSN attorneys sha...