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.

Meetings in Community Associations: Annual, Budget, Committees, and More

KSN attorneys Sabina Arutyunyan and Omar Malik review community association meetings including annual meetings, board sessions, committees, virtual meetings, 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

09-25
51:28

More Packages, More Problems

KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses increased package delivery considerations within condominium associations. Topics include package storage, staffing, third party services, security issues, legal concerns, board member responsibilities, and more. (14 mins.) 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

09-03
14:26

Policies in Community Associations: Parking, Rentals, Document Retention, and More

KSN attorneys Sabina Arutyunyan and Joshua Weinstein review community association policies including parking, rentals, document retention, architectural guidelines, 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

08-20
35:58

Impact of Technology in Community Associations

KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the impact of technology in a community association. David addresses recent legal updates involving electric vehicle charging, solar panels, security cameras, drones, 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

08-04
20:07

Technology in Community Associations: Virtual Meetings, Solar Panels, Electric Vehicles, and More

KSN attorneys Paul Ochmanek and Joshua Weinstein review community association technology including virtual meetings, electronic documents, voting, solar panels, electric vehicles, 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

07-23
50:39

Maintaining Civility in Your Community Association

KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses maintaining civility in your community association. Topics include areas of conflict, communication, 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, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

07-09
22:55

Policies in Community Associations: Noise, Odors, Pets, Signs, and More

KSN attorneys Kerry Bartell and Paul Ochmanek review community association policies including parking, rentals, document retention, architectural guidelines, 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

06-16
38:06

Increasing Meeting Attendance in Community Associations

KSN attorney Paul Ochmanek discusses increasing attendance at association meetings including engagement, scheduling, promotion, and more. (15 mins.) 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

06-04
15:19

Understanding Abandonment for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses how Illinois landlords and rental property managers should handle tenant abandonment. This episode will cover what constitutes abandonment under Illinois law, the legal steps landlords must take before entering or re-renting a unit, handling abandoned property, avoiding liability, and how abandonment interacts with notices and other landlord responsibilities. Jessica will also touch on relevant legal updates and best practices to stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. (57 mins.) 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

05-09
57:22

Eviction Basics for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers

“Eviction Basics for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include adhering to updated laws (federal and state plus local ordinances), landlord responsibilities, notices, liability, potential violations, rental assistance, and more. (63 mins.)

03-31
01:03:16

Accessibility in Illinois Community Associations

KSN attorneys Pamela Park and Sabina Arutyunyan discuss accessibility in Illinois community associations. Topics include the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Housing Act (FHA), legal requirements, modification requests, board member responsibilities, and more (44 mins). 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

03-06
44:02

ICE Raids, Immigration Enforcement, & Rental Properties: What Illinois Landlords Need to Know

KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses immigration enforcement and the impact to Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include warrants, property owner rights, interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. (66 mins.) 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

02-14
01:05:50

2025 Chicago and Illinois Landlord Legal Updates

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include Landlord Retaliation Act, tenant credit reports, flood disclosure, serving lawsuits, RLTO updates, rental assistance, and more. (60 mins.) 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

01-31
59:58

2025 Florida Condo and HOA Legal Updates

KSN attorneys Cory Kravit and Kevin Kennedy discuss 2025 federal and state legal updates impacting Florida condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include Corporate Transparency Act requirements, board member responsibilities, continuing education, changes to Federal law, hurricane protections, meetings notice, elections, contract review, 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 thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.    

01-25
51:47

2025 Illinois Condo and HOA Legal Updates

KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein discuss important 2025 legal updates impacting Illinois community associations. Topics include changes to state law, federal law, accessible parking, native landscaping, 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, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

01-17
01:00:25

Enforcing Rules in Community Associations

KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses rule enforcement in community associations. She addresses how rules impact community safety and protect property values. Kerry also reviews the importance of updating rules to keep up with changes in the law, board member responsibilities, best practices, and more.

12-03
23:55

Holidays in Community Associations

KSN attorney Sabina Arutyunyan discusses navigating holidays in community associations. Topics include package deliveries, parking, lights, decorations, and more. (8 mins.)

11-21
08:32

Winter Checklist for Your Community Association

KSN attorney David Savitt discusses winter maintenance including autumn preparation, snow removal, frozen pipes, board member responsibilities, and more.

11-05
12:32

Chicago and Illinois Landlord Legal Updates: Preparing for 2025

“Chicago and Illinois Landlord Legal Updates: Preparing for 2025“ – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include upcoming 2025 legal updates to evictions, leases, notices, and more. (58 mins.)

10-28
58:30

Corporate Transparency Act: Impact on Florida Community Associations

KSN attorneys Cory Kravit and Kevin Kennedy review the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its impact to Florida community associations. Topics include legal requirements, board member responsibilities, deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance.

10-17
30:47

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