KSN Podcast

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.)

Significant changes to Indiana law governing community association assessment collections take effect July 1, 2026. In this episode, KSN attorney Kelly Elmore explains how HB1152 and HB1115 will impact collection procedures, enforcement options, and policy considerations for associations. She also discusses the steps boards and community managers should take now to update procedures, review governing documents, and avoid delays or reduced recovery options once the new law takes effect. Advance planning is critical to maintain enforcement leverage and minimize potential financial consequences.

KSN attorney Omar Malik discusses community association questionnaire requests, paid assessment letters, 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.

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan covers important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers, including how Illinois landlord-tenant law regulates so-called "junk fees," such as application fees, administrative charges, and other add-on costs imposed on tenants. Jessica addresses emerging national trends in fee regulation that are expected to influence future changes in Illinois law. Illinois landlords and property managers will gain practical guidance on which fees are currently permitted, how to structure them lawfully, and how to reduce the risk of disputes.

KSN attorney Paul Ochmanek discusses board member best practices when working with real estate agents including document requests, legal requirements, 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.

KSN attorney Laura Boggioni discusses important 2026 legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include Safer Homes disclosure updates, lease requirements, naming minors in evictions, criminal trespass, and more. (43 mins.)

KSN attorney Omar Malik discusses governing documents in community associations. Topics include applicable laws, reviewing documents, 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.

KSN attorneys Kerry Bartell and David Savitt review community association updates including governing documents, maintenance responsibilities, voting, technology 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.

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include eviction filings regarding minors, Illinois court-based rental assistance update, criminal trespass, Chicago Composting Ordinance, ICE raids & access authority, and more. (64 mins.)

KSN attorneys Michael Kreibich and Paul Ochmanek review community association disaster preparation including property inspections, burst pipes, insurance coverage, risk assessment, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.)