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KSN Podcast

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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Short Term Rentals in Indiana Community Associations from 2023-11-21T15:02

KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses short term rentals in Indiana condo, homeow...

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Illinois Fair Housing Act and Discrimination: Legal Issues Impacting Chicagoland Landlords and Rental Property Managers from 2023-11-06T18:15

KSN attorneys Jessica Ryan and Laura Boggioni discuss the Illinois Fair ...

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Smoke Alarms and Fire Prevention Systems in Illinois Community Associations from 2023-10-18T11:00

KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses legal updates impacting smoke alarms and fire prevention systems in Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations.

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Budgets and Reserves from 2023-10-16T15:49

KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and David Savitt discuss budgets and reserves for condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include inflation challenges, expenses, cap...

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Seven Fire Pit Safety Concerns for your Community Association from 2023-10-03T10:00

“Seven Fire Pit Safety Concerns for your Community Association” – KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses the potential areas...

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Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 from 2023-09-27T19:38

“Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Part 2” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses frequently asked questions by Chicagoland landlords and rental property manag...

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Appealing to the Next Generation of Condo and HOA Unit Owners from 2023-09-20T09:04

“Appealing to the Next Generation of Condo and HOA Homeowners” – KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the newest generation ...

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Aging in Place: 5 Considerations for Community Associations from 2023-09-11T16:19

“Aging In Place: Considerations for HOA and Condo Associations” – KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the growing trend of ...

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Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Part 1 from 2023-08-28T18:03

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, u...

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Best Practices for Planning and Evaluating Your Community Association Budget from 2023-08-16T10:00

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Understanding Condo and HOA Insurance: Coverage Types and Key Considerations for Community Associations from 2023-07-19T08:30

KSN attorney Michael Kreibich reviews the different types of community association insurance including property, liability, umbrella, and director/officer coverage.

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Understanding Condominium Deconversions from 2023-06-01T19:10

KSN attorney Omar Malik discusses the condominium deconversion trend and challenges presented by these large-scale sales. Topics include board member responsibilities, the prop...

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Is Your Condo or HOA on the Fannie Mae Unavailable List? from 2023-05-15T15:16

“Is Your Condo or HOA on the Fannie Mae Unavailable List?...

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E-bikes in Your Community Association: Ten Potential Rules and Regulations from 2023-05-10T11:00

KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses rules and regulations for e-bikes in condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include e-bike types, spe...

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Is Your Community Association at Risk for Fraud? from 2023-04-05T09:50

KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses potential fraud in...

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Business Decisions and Contracts in Illinois and Indiana Community Associations from 2023-03-24T18:12

KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses business decisions and contracts in Illinois and Indiana condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. She addresses capital improvements...

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Just Housing Ordinance&Criminal Background Screening from 2023-03-22T18:53

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 law...

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Legal Updates&Hot Topics Impacting Indiana Community Associations from 2023-02-24T21:02

KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses legal updates and hot topics impacting Indiana condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. To...

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Evictions: Common Mistakes from 2023-02-17T16:47

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 p...

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2023 Legal Updates Impacting Illinois Community Associations from 2023-01-27T19:13

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 documen...

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2023 Illinois Landlord/Tenant Legal Updates from 2023-01-18T11:00

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...

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Illinois Fair Housing Law Update: Impact on Illinois Landlords from 2023-01-05T11:00

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...

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Condominium Deconversions from 2022-04-13T04:00

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. Listen

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Solar Panels In Indiana Community Associations from 2022-04-12T09:00

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 ramificatio...

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Illinois Housing Choice Voucher Program from 2022-04-06T08:00:07

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the laws and regulations associated with Section 8 and Affordable Housing in Illinois.

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Eviction For Non-Payment of Rent from 2022-03-02T10:35:05

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 pro...

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2022 Legal Updates for Community Associations from 2022-02-16T10:00:37

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. 

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Laws Affecting Rental Properties In Illinois from 2022-02-09T10:00:39

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important laws affecting rental properties, legal updates including evictions, notices, tenant screening, and more.

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New Federal Mortgage Requirements: Impact on Community Associations from 2022-02-04T11:00:50

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, ...

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All The News You Need And More: Association Newsletters from 2022-01-19T05:00

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 ...

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Crisis Communication In Community Associations from 2021-12-05T17:00

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 ...

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Community Association Winter Maintenance from 2021-11-11T05:00

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. 

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Funding Factors in Community Association Finances from 2021-10-06T04:30

KSN attorney Omar Malik reviews the top funding factors community associations should follow while maintaining the association's financial well-being. 

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Illinois Expiring Eviction Moratorium from 2021-09-01T04:00

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the ending of the Illinois eviction moratorium. She reviews what this now means for Landlords and Property Managers along with the steps needed to ensure your...

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Maintenance and Safety in Community Associations from 2021-08-12T04:00

KSN attorney Jason Orth discusses the maintenance and safety factors community association boards should follow when evaluating the association's common elements. He also reviews building codes,...

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Drones in Community Associations from 2021-07-14T04:00

Attorney Joseph Scharnak reviews the use of drones in community associations. He also discusses the federal and state drone regulations along with the privacy and safety concerns associated with...

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Summer Calendar: Fireworks, Pools, and Drones from 2021-06-16T04:30

KSN Attorneys Joshua Weinstein and Dave Jacuk discuss popular summer activities in community associations such as fireworks, pools, and drones.

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Breaking Down the Cook County Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) from 2021-05-12T04:30

Attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the Cook County Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO). She reviews best practices and steps that need to be taken by landlords and property managers in order to be com...

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COVID Collection Strategies for Indiana Community Associations from 2021-05-05T04:30

KSN Attorneys Kelly Elmore and Savannah Loftis discuss six different strategies that Indiana Community Associations should consider following as we emerge from the pandemic. 

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Business Decisions and Contracts from 2021-04-14T04:00

KSN attorneys Janelle Dixon and Kelly Elmore discuss contract review, business decisions by the board, and critical changes in law that impact community associations. 

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Board Member Basics: Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships from 2021-03-10T07:00

KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses the crucial pieces needed to run a successful community association board. She reviews board member roles, duties, chemistry, and more.

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Property Tax Appeals from 2021-02-11T05:00

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 c...

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Elections In Indiana Community Associations from 2021-01-27T05:00

KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and Dave Jacuk discuss Elections in Indiana community associations. 

*Please note that this was a live seminar originally recorded in September 2020.

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Seven Ways to Recruit New Board Members Consistently and Effectively from 2021-01-13T05:00

Attorney Janelle Dixon discusses the best practices association board members can follow to increase board recruitment within a community association.

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Snow Removal In Indiana from 2021-01-12T18:59:58

Attorneys Kelly Elmore and Dave Jacuk discuss Snow Removal in Indiana community associations.

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More Packages, More Problems from 2020-11-19T11:00

Attorney Janelle Dixon discusses steps your community association can take to ensure resident packages are securely delivered and stored. 

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Emotional Support Animals in Community Associations from 2020-11-04T11:00

Attorneys Kelly Elmore and David Jacuk discuss the rules and regulations for emotional support animals in Illinois and Indiana. Both Kelly and Dave review how The Fair Housing Act applies, state...

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Pests and Infestations: Eight Considerations for Community Associations from 2020-10-21T10:00

Attorney Joseph Scharnak  reviews how community associations can best manage and prevent the spread of pest infestations.

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Five Tips to Promote a Safe Halloween in Community Associations from 2020-10-13T10:00

Attorney Janelle Dixon breaks down her top five tips on how community associations can have a safe and fun Halloween holiday.  

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Electric Car Charging Stations in Community Associations: Five Things to Consider from 2020-09-24T10:00

In this episode of the KSN Podcast, KSN attorney David Savitt discusses electric car charging stations in community associations. He reviews five factors including what to consider when reviewin...

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Cars, Cameras, and Communities from 2020-09-09T10:00

KSN attorney Joseph Scharnak discusses Automated License Plate Readers in community associations. He reviews legal concerns, considerations in implementing new technology in your association, an...

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Virtual Meetings in Community Associations from 2020-08-20T10:00

Attorney Janelle Dixon discusses the use of virtual meetings in community associations. She discusses various benefits including participation, affordability, and more. Janelle also reviews ten ...

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Put a Lid on Association Trash Issues from 2020-08-06T10:00

Attorney Omar Malik offers practical advice on navigating the city of Chicago’s sanitation code, avoiding expensive citations, and establishing proactive trash management for condominium, townho...

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Condominium Deconversions During a Pandemic from 2020-07-29T10:00

Attorney Omar Malik discusses the challenges he and his team faced during the Coronavirus pandemic while closing a recent $6.15M deconversion sale. He also reviews the deconversion process, appl...

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Current State of Illinois Evictions from 2020-07-16T10:00

Attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the impact COVID19 is having on evictions in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Jessica reviews the federal, state, and local laws regarding evictions i...

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The Explosive Truth About Fireworks in Indiana from 2020-06-25T10:00

Attorney Dave Jacuk discusses the Federal, State, and Local laws that govern the use of fireworks in Indiana. He also reviews regulations around fireworks that your community association should ...

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The Explosive Truth About Fireworks in Illinois from 2020-06-18T10:00

Attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses the Federal, State, and local laws that govern the use of fireworks in Illinois. He also reviews regulations around fireworks that your community association ...

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Privacy in Community Associations: True or False from 2020-06-04T10:00

KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses seven privacy concerns within a community association including unit access, financial information, drones, confidentiality, and more.

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Coronavirus Impact on Community Association Finances and Assessment Collection from 2020-05-11T17:26:47

Attorney Kelly Elmore reviews how community associations should handle the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. She dives into lessons learned from the 2008 recession and how they can be appl...

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A positive Coronavirus Test– What Should Association Board Members Do? from 2020-04-07T10:00

Attorney Joshua Weinstein reviews what community association board members should and should not do if a member in their community tests positive for the Coronavirus. He also discusses the ten b...

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Cook County Property Taxes: Business as Usual from 2020-04-06T10:00

Attorney Timothy Jacobs discusses the effect the Coronavirus has had on Property Tax appeals in the Chicagoland area.

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Indiana Stay at Home Order – What does this mean for my Community Association? from 2020-04-01T10:00

Attorney David Jacuk reviews the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Indiana Governor Holcomb and how it impacts your community association. He also discusses the effects this order has on evictions ...

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Illinois Stay at Home Order: Effects on Landlords&Rental Property Managers from 2020-03-30T18:00

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan reviews the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Illinois Governor Pritzker and how it impacts landlords and rental property managers. She also discusses the effects this ord...

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Coronavirus and Community Associations from 2020-03-12T23:11:44

KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the coronavirus’ impact on community associations. He also reviews potential strategies to maintain association business.

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Distinguishing Communities from 2020-03-05T11:00

Attorney David Savitt reflects on the four types of communities you can live in - Condominium, Common Interest, Cooperatives, and Master Associations. 

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Hacking: Taking a Byte out of Association Data from 2020-02-20T11:00

KSN attorney Janelle Dixon discusses the importance of data security and the ways to protect your community association against hackers.

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Recreational Cannabis Exposed from 2020-02-06T11:00

Attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the recent change in law with regards to the legalization of recreational cannabis use in Illinois and the options for condominium, homeowner, or townhome associa...

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Cook County Just Housing Ordinance from 2020-01-23T11:00

In this episode of the KSN podcast, attorney Jessica Ryan discusses  what community associations and landlords need to know about the Cook County Just Housing Ordinance. She reviews the required...

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The Chilling Reality of Frozen Pipes from 2020-01-10T17:58:34

Tune in to "The Chilling Reality of Frozen Pipes" where KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses the responsibility a community association has when dealing with burst pipes and the resulting pro...

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A Lease Above the Rest from 2019-10-08T18:00

Attorney Wendy Durbin breaks down the essential components of a residential lease agreement, with emphasis on items required  by the infamous Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. 

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Security Deposits: More Money, More Problems? from 2019-10-01T18:00

Attorney Chad Souders reviews the basics of accepting and managing security deposits, weighs pros and cons of move-in fees, and highlights common court challenges faced by landlords and property...

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On Notice: 4 Steps to Issuing a Proper Notice of Eviction from 2019-09-24T18:00

Attorney Omeesha Srivastava walks landlords through the 4 steps to serving a proper notice of evictions, sharing tips and recommendations for compliance with landlord-tenant law in Chicago and t...

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Finding Middle Ground: Landlords and Property Tax Appeals from 2019-09-17T18:00

Attorney Timothy Jacobs discusses how landlords and property managers with commercial multi-family rentals are faring under the new Cook County Tax Assessor, the difference between residential a...

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Vendor Contracts, Decoded from 2019-09-03T18:00

Attorney John Bickley reviews the essential components of a vendor contract, what predatory clauses to look out for, and why it’s so important for condominium, townhome and homeowner association...

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Hoarding is More than Clutter from 2019-08-27T18:00

Attorney Amy Peterselli 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 h...

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Association Documents: Should It Stay or Should It Go? from 2019-08-20T18:00

Attorney Josh Weinstein describes what types of documents should be retained by condominium, townhome and homeowner associations, how long they should be retaining them and offers advice to keep...

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Illinois Takes Biometrics Back to the Future from 2019-08-13T16:30:56

Attorney Joseph Scharnak defines biometric identifiers and explains how The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act stands to impact condominium, townhome and homeowner associations in light of a recent ...

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Solar Panels Heating Up for Associations from 2019-08-06T22:28:41

Attorney Michael Kreibich talks through the benefits and challenges that condominium, townhome, and homeowner’s associations experience when “going green”, with specific focus on solar panels.

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Association Property Damage: Always a Doozy from 2019-07-30T21:38:58

Attorney Kelly Elmore walks through the specific steps of assessing and addressing property damage in an association, including securing proper documentation, determining liability, and filing i...

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Stronger Together: Group Property Tax Appeals from 2019-07-23T22:11:12

Attorney Tim Jacobs reviews the property tax appeal process, with a specific focus on the success of group property tax appeals by condominium, townhome, and homeowner associations.

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The Devil is in the Details with Special Assessments from 2019-07-15T22:45:26

Attorney Joseph Scharnak discusses the complex process of how a condominium, townhome or homeowners association adopts a special assessment, and the legal restrictions around voting, vetos, and ...

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Association Living Ain't Always Easy from 2019-07-09T17:47:58

Attorney Kerry Bartell explains what you need to know before purchasing in a condominium, townhome, or homeowners association, and offers advice to association boards in working with first-time ...

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Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Problems from 2019-07-02T18:13:30

Attorney Omar Malik discusses the common issues that associations address when unit owners rent their homes to short-term tenants, including liability, security, and legal concerns.

 

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Cannabis Act Lights Up Illinois from 2019-06-26T18:34:40

Attorney David Bendoff decodes the new Illinois legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, and discusses legal options for concerned condominium, townhome and homeowner associatio...

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To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Social Media in Associations from 2019-06-18T20:38:36

Attorney David Savitt weighs the pros and cons of using social media for condominium, townhome, and homeowner association communication, and addresses the importance of an association communicat...

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Bed Bugs: Tiny Pests, Big Problems from 2019-06-10T20:09:53

Attorney Michael Kreibich discusses the challenge of addressing bed bug infestations in associations, the legal requirements implemented by the city of Chicago in 2013, and how any association c...

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Deconversions Revisited from 2019-06-05T16:25:41

Attorney Kelly Elmore reflects on how the Condominium Deconversion trend has evolved over the past few years, highlighting River City, the largest condominium deconversion to date.

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Property Taxes Take a Hike from 2019-05-30T17:08:27

Attorney Tim Jacobs discusses the impacts of the new Cook County Assessor on commercial properties in Northern Cook County and the process of appealing property tax assessments. 

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Elections from 2017-08-02T18:15:34

Attorney Kelly Elmore discusses association elections in this episode of the KSN Podcast. She examines who is permitted to vote, candidacy requirements, technology’s role in the voting process, ...

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Condo Deconversions from 2017-07-12T19:37:10

Attorney Kelly Elmore discusses Section 15 sales (i.e. condo deconversions) in this episode of the KSN Podcast. She examines the growing trend of condo conversions into rental units, the sales p...

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Explaining the Property Tax Appeals Process from 2017-07-06T12:00

Attorney Timothy Jacobs explains the Illinois property tax appeal process in this episode of the KSN Podcast. He discusses deadlines, how to file an appeal, and more.

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Tax Freeze Only a Thaw from 2017-05-03T19:56:31

In this episode of the KSN Podcast, attorney Timothy Jacobs examines the proposed property tax freeze, how it could affect property tax assessments, and how property owners can appeal their taxe...

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