KSN Podcast
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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.
Episodes
- Summer Planning Checklist for your Community Association Part 1
KSN attorneys discuss essential summer planning topics for community associations. Key areas covered include pool safety, fireworks regulations, association events, and the responsibilities of board members.
- Comparing the RLTO and RTLO - Chicago and Cook County Landlord Laws
KSN attorney Jessica Ryan explains the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) and the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO), covering legal updates and comparing local ordinances relevant to Illinois landlords.
- Appealing to the Next Generation of Homeowners
KSN attorney David Savitt explores how to appeal to the next generation of homeowners in community associations. Key topics include technology adoption, sustainability initiatives, virtual meeting formats, voting procedures, and rule moder…
- Fannie Mae Updates Reserve Guidelines for Condominium Associations: Impact to Budgeting, Eligibility, and Property Values
Matthew Moodhe discusses recent Fannie Mae reserve guidelines for condominium associations, detailing effects on budgeting, reserve fund percentages, mortgage eligibility, property values, and board member duties.
- Preparing for an Eviction: A Guide for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Mangers
KSN attorney Jessica Ryan outlines preparing for an eviction, discussing termination notices, service, and payment acceptance. The guide is for Illinois landlords and rental property managers, covering Chicagoland area jurisdictions.
- 2026 Indiana Legislative Changes Explained: Immediate Action Required for Association Collections
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- Questionnaires and Paid Assessment Letters
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 tow…
- Working with Realtors: Board Member Best Practices
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 town…
- 2026 Illinois Landlord Legal Updates
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,…
- Governing Documents in Community Associations
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 co…
- UPDATE for Your Community Association
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, homeowne…
- Preparing for 2026: Legal Update For Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers
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, Chic…
- Disaster Preparation for Community Association
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 co…
- 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, a…
- 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 responsibiliti…
- 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, homeo…
- 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…
- 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 con…
- 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 fo…
- 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, a…
- 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 associa…
- 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 e…
- 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 upda…
- 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…
- 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 Enforce…
- 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…
- 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 re…
- 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 responsibi…
- 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 th…
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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…
- 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 fo…
- Corporate Transparency Act: Impact to Illinois Community Associations
KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Sabina Arutyunyan discuss the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its impact to Illinois community associations. The CTA is a federal law requiring certain corporations, including most community associ…
- Corporate Transparency Act: Impact to Indiana Community Associations
KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and Zac Cronkhite discuss the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its impact to Indiana community associations. The CTA is a federal law requiring certain corporations, including most community associati…
- Chicago and Illinois Landlords: Preparing for an Eviction
" Chicago and Illinois Landlords: Preparing for an Eviction " – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include adhering to updated laws…
- Navigating Community Association Insurance in a Tough Market
KSN attorney Omar Malik and Greg Rosenthal (Partner at BKS Partners/Rosenthal Brothers) discuss navigating community insurance for your condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations in a tough market. They address the different types o…
- 2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates Impacting Florida Community Associations
KSN attorneys Cory Kravit and Kevin Kennedy discuss important 2024 mid-year legislative updates impacting Florida condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include board member responsibilities, continuing education,…
- Countdown to the Corporate Transparency Act
KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses the Federal Corporate Transparency Act and its impact to community associations including legal requirements, board member responsibilities, deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance. (13 mins.)
- Termination Notices for Illinois and Chicagoland Landlords
" Termination Notices for Illinois and Chicagoland Landlords " – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include evictions, proper termin…
- The State of Post-Pandemic Evictions: Where Are We Now?
" The State of Post-Pandemic Evictions: Where Are We Now? " – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include the CARES Act, Cook Countie…
- Chicago and Cook County Landlord Laws - Comparing the RLTO and RTLO
" Chicago and Cook County Landlord Laws - Comparing the RLTO and RTLO " - KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include the Residential…
- 2024 Illinois Landlord Legal Updates - Part 2
" 2024 Illinois Landlord Legal Updates- Part 2 " – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include the Just Housing ordinance, Cook Count…
- 2024 Legal Updates Impacting Indiana Community Associations: Part 2
KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and Jonathan Crowell discuss important 2024 legislative updates impacting Indiana condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include beekeeping regulations, Lemonade Stand bill, false liens,…
- 2024 Legal Updates Impacting Indiana Community Associations: Part 1
KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and Jonathan Crowell discuss important 2024 legislative updates impacting Indiana condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) legal requirement…
- 2024 Legal Updates Impacting Florida Community Associations: Part 2
KSN attorneys Cory Kravit and Kevin Kennedy discuss important 2024 legislative updates impacting Florida condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include estoppel certificates, Homeowner Bill of Rights, First Respond…
- 2024 Legal Updates Impacting Florida Community Associations: Part 1
KSN attorneys Cory Kravit and Kevin Kennedy discuss important 2024 legislative updates impacting Florida condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) legal requirements, d…
- Introducing Brainy Board! Powered by KSN!
Brainy Board is a streaming service and educational resource for new and experienced board members. Brainy Board provides on-demand access to videos addressing condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community management concerns and le…
- 2024 Legal Updates Impacting Illinois Community Associations: Part 3
KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein continue discussing important 2024 legislative updates impacting Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include document reserves, cooling/heating requirements…
- 2024 Legal Updates Impacting Illinois Community Associations: Part 2: Federal Lending Requirements
KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein continue discussinfo important 2024 legislative updates impacting Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending require…