“Importance of Budgeting for Legal Expenses in Community Associations” – KSN attorneys Kerry Bartell and Pam Park discuss the importance of budgeting for legal expenses within community associations. They review board member roles, fiduciary duty, and more. (47 mins.)



The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more.

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Cook County properties are reassessed on a triennial schedule. Every three years, the new valuations – along with appeals, exemptions, local tax levies, and assessments of nearby properties – determine the amount of future property tax bills.

For the purposes of reassessment scheduling, the thirty townships within Cook County are divided into three groups:

North/northwest suburbs
South/southwest suburbs
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“Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance” – KSN Attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) and what steps need to be taken in order to be compliant with the ordinance. (60 mins.)



The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax appeals, and more. In each episode, KSN … Read More ›

“2022 Property Taxes: Impact on Chicagoland Community Associations” – KSN 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 commercial properties can expect to see during the 2022 property tax appeal season. (11 mins.)



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