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The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of our industry including condominium, homeowner, and townhome association law along with landlord/tenant law, property tax appeals and more. In each episode, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit attorneys share their experience and insight as they discuss legal updates, best practices, industry trends, and more.

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Aging in Place: 5 Considerations for Community Associations

KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the growing trend of aging in place and its impact on community associations. Topics include accessibility concerns, legal regulations, safety issues, caregivers, board member responsibilities, best practices, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations . Additionally, we represent clients in real…

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Board Member Roles and Responsibilities

KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses community association board member roles and responsibilities. Topics include board positions, vendor roles, fiduciary duty, board member responsibilities, best practices, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations . Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections ,…

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Illinois Condo and HOA Boards Should Prepare for New Collection Policy Requirements

KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses upcoming, new legal requirements for Illinois community association delinquent assessment collection policies. Topics include the potential impact to association finances, board member best practices to avoid collection challenges, what must be included in the collection policy, and additional legal requirements for unit sales. Since 1983, KSN has been a…

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Summer Planning Checklist for your Community Association Part 2

KSN attorneys David Savitt and Joshua Wesintein discuss summer planning in community associations including maintenance, vendor contracts, pest control, board member responsibilities, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations . Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections , landlord/tenant issues , and…

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Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers Frequently Asked Questions

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses frequently asked questions by Chicagoland landlords and rental property managers. Topics include junk fee status, CARES Act notice, 5 day vs non-renewal, current eviction delays, ERP updates, and more. (56 mins.) Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations . Additionally, we represent clients in real estate…

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Summer Planning Checklist for your Community Association Part 1

KSN attorneys discuss summer planning in community associations including pool safety, fireworks, association events, board member responsibilities, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations . Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections , landlord/tenant issues , and property tax appeals . We represent…

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Comparing the RLTO and RTLO - Chicago and Cook County Landlord Laws

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan covers the RTLO verses RLTO and important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO), Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO), local ordinance comparisons, and more. (65 mins.)

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Appealing to the Next Generation of Homeowners

KSN attorney David Savitt discusses appealing to the next generation of homeowners in community associations. Topics include technology, sustainability, virtual meetings, voting, rule updates, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations . Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections , landlord/tenant…

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Fannie Mae Updates Reserve Guidelines for Condominium Associations: Impact to Budgeting, Eligibility, and Property Values

KSN attorney Matthew Moodhe discusses recent Fannie Mae reserve guidelines for condo associations. Topics include the impact to budgeting, reserve fund percentages, mortgage eligibility, property values along with board member responsibilities. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations . Additionally, we represent clients in real estate…

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Preparing for an Eviction: A Guide for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Mangers

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses preparing for an eviction and best practices for Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include termination notices, service, accepting payments as applicable in all jurisdictions in the Chicagoland area, including Chicago RLTO, Cook RTLO, and other counties/municipalities, and more. (62 mins.)

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