Episodes

  • Maintaining Civility in Your Community Association
    Jul 9 2025

    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.

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    23 mins
  • Policies in Community Associations: Noise, Odors, Pets, Signs, and More
    Jun 16 2025

    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.

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    38 mins
  • Increasing Meeting Attendance in Community Associations
    Jun 4 2025

    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.

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    15 mins
  • Understanding Abandonment for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers
    May 9 2025

    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.

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    57 mins
  • Eviction Basics for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers
    Mar 31 2025

    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.)

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Accessibility in Illinois Community Associations
    Mar 6 2025

    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.

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    44 mins
  • ICE Raids, Immigration Enforcement, & Rental Properties: What Illinois Landlords Need to Know
    Feb 14 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 2025 Chicago and Illinois Landlord Legal Updates
    Jan 31 2025

    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.

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    1 hr