KSN Podcast

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses common mistakes in residential rental evictions. Topics impacting landlords and rental property managers include adhering to updated laws (federal and state plus local ordinances), landlord responsibilities, notices, liability, potential violations, and more.  (57 mins). The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, propert...

KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein discuss important 2023 legislative and case law updates impacting Illinois condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include document requests, special assessments, fire prevention, insurance coverage, and more. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each e...

KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the addition of source of income as a protect class to Illinois Fair Housing law and the impact on Chicagoland and Illinois landlords. Jessica reviews how this legal update affects tenants, Section 8 housing vouchers, screening, inspections, property management, and more. (52 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, lan...

KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the addition of source of income as a protect class to Illinois Fair Housing law and the impact on Chicagoland and Illinois landlords. Jessica reviews how this legal update affects tenants, Section 8 housing vouchers, screening, inspections, property management, and more. (21 mins.) The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, lan...

Attorney Joshua Weinstein explains how hoarding in a condo unit can evolve into an association-wide health and safety risk, as well as the legal rights and responsibilities of association boards have to address hoarding. 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 know...

KSN Attorneys Kerry Bartell and Nick Mitchell cover rules and regulations, the enforcement process, the stages of litigation, 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 experience and knowledge as they discuss legal updates, best practices, industry trends, and more. KSN P...

KSN Attorney Michael Kreibich reviews condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome assessments in this episode of the KSN Podcast. He discusses board member responsibilities, special assessments, reserves, collection policies, 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 exper...

KSN attorney Omar Malik discusses the different types of documents associated in buying, selling, or refinancing a home or unit in a condominium, homeowner, or townhome community association. Omar reviews closing requirements, disclosures, paid assessment letters, lender questionnaires, and more. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appe...

KSN Attorney David Savitt reviews four way inflation can have an impact on your community association. He discusses assessments and budgets, reserve funds, short-term rentals, 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 experience and knowledge as they discuss legal update...

KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). She reviews what steps need to be followed to be in compliance with this Chicago ordinance.  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...

KSN Attorney Kelly Elmore reviews the changes the new case law has on the process of conducting a Section 15 sale. Kelly also discusses how these changes will impact community association board members.  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 dis...

KSN attorneys Kerry Bartell and Pam Park discuss the importance of budgeting for legal expenses within community associations. They review board member roles, fiduciary duty, 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 experience and knowledge as they discuss legal update...

KSN Attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) and what steps need to be taken in order to be compliant with the ordinance. 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, best pract...

KSN attorney Timothy Jacobs reviews the property tax appeal process for community associations and commercial properties in the Chicagoland area. Tim also discusses what community associations and commercial properties can expect to see during the 2022 property tax appeal season. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In...

KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and Omar Malik discuss the deconversion trend, challenges presented in Section 15 sales, their experiences in handling these transactions, best practices, 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 experience and knowledge as they discuss legal u...

KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses the new Solar Panel law passed by Indiana Governor Holcomb. She reviews what requirements both owners and board members must follow and what legal ramifications community associations can expect from this new law. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episode, KSN attorneys sh...

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the laws and regulations associated with Section 8 and Affordable Housing in Illinois. 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, best practices, industry trends, and more. KSN Podcast episod...

KSN attorneys Kerry Bartell and Pamela Park discuss the use of virtual meetings in community associations. They review the use of technology like Zoom, addressing virtual meetings in your governing documents, best practices to facilitate an efficient effective virtual meeting, and more. The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and m...

KSN attorney Julie Jacobson discusses the process an Illinois landlord must follow in order to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent. She also reviews how COVID-19 has impacted the eviction process.  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 discus...

KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and Joshua Weinstein discuss the 2022 legal updates for community associations. They review case law updates, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac changes, 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 experience and knowledge as they discuss legal updates,...

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important laws affecting rental properties, legal updates including evictions, notices, tenant screening, 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 experience and knowledge as they discuss legal updates, best practices, industry trends,...

KSN attorney Matthew Moodhe discusses how new federal mortgage requirements will impact community associations. Matt reviews the 2022 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regulations, seller disclosures, reserve funding requirements, 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 experi...

Attorney David Savitt discusses the use of newsletters within Community Associations. He reviews the role a board member has in creating content, reviewing contributions, setting standards, 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 experience and knowledge as they discus...

KSN Attorney David Savitt discusses the best practices when creating or reviewing an existing crisis communication plan. He also reviews the most effective delivery forms when relaying critical information in an emergency.   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...

KSN Attorney David Savitt discusses what should be on your community association's winter prep list including snow removal contracts, avoiding frozen pipes, 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 experience and knowledge as they discuss legal updates, best practices,...