Cook County first-installment property tax bills are usually a shock when you receive them in the mail. For many property owners, the bill has gone up.

When you wake up from your fainting spell, learn what you need to know about your tax bill.

1. You can lower your taxes by appealing your assessment

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Florida House Bill 293 (HB 293) was signed into law and immediately went into effect. This new law addresses hurricane protections for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in Florida.

Entitled “Hurricane Protections for Homeowner Associations,” this new Florida law mandates that HOAs adopt specific hurricane protection standards for structures and improvements within their communities.

These standards must conform to … Read More ›

Florida House Bill 59 (HB 59) was signed into law and is effective on July 1, 2024. The bill was unanimously approved by both the Florida Senate and House before being signed by Governor DeSantis.

This new law (“Provision of Homeowners’ Associations Rules and Covenants”) imposes several new requirements on homeowner associations (HOAs) aimed at increasing transparency … Read More ›

“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 termination notices, legal requirements, and more. (61 mins.)



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

In each episode, KSN attorneys share … Read More ›