The Fair Housing Act (FHA), enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. FHA provisions also impact condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations.

Prohibiting Discriminatory Rules and Policies

Community associations must ensure that their governing documents, rules, and … Read More ›

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted in 1990, is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various areas. The landmark legislation addresses employment, public accommodations, transportation, and access to government services. While the ADA primarily applies to public spaces, it has significant implications for condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome … Read More ›

Effective February 3, 2025, the KSN suburban Chicago, IL office will be moving from Mundelein03 to Lincolnshire.

Below is our new remit-to and ship-to address as of February 3, 2025:

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
One Overlook Point
Suite 590
Lincolnshire, IL 60069-4331

Note: Phone and fax numbers will remain the same.

“2025 Chicago and Illinois Landlord Legal Updates” – KSN landlord/tenant 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.)



The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of association law, landlord/tenant issues, property tax … Read More ›