The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) allocates funds for the Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP). The program provides rental subsidy to Illinois landlords for delinquent tenants who qualify financially.

As was the case in 2024, IHDA exhausted its rental assistance funds in early June, 2025, resulting in no rental assistance grants being approved or distributed over … Read More ›

Receivership occurs when a court appoints a third-party individual (a “receiver”) to manage the affairs of a condominium, homeowner (HOA), or townhome community association because it no longer has a functioning board.

Receivers are typically appointed to ensure the continued operation and stability of the association when self-governance has broken down. This may be necessary to … Read More ›

Understanding Cooperatives or Co-Op Communities

Cooperative housing communities, or co-ops, share resemblances with condominiums, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. They all have similar goals, including managing common areas, preserving the community’s financial health, enforcing rules, and maintaining the property on behalf of the residents. However, cooperatives also present distinct differences in terms of ownership structure … Read More ›

“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. (20 mins.)



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

In … Read More ›