The Electric Vehicle Right to Charge, also known as the EV Charging Ordinance, was introduced to the Chicago City Council Committee on Housing and Real Estate in July 2022.

If the EV Charging Ordinance is passed, it would become law and require residential and commercial building owners in the City of Chicago to allow tenants to … Read More ›

The United States Congress passed a law in March 2020 titled The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in response to the economic and public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CARES Act provided a wide range of measures to support individuals, businesses, and communities affected by the pandemic. The CARES … Read More ›

“Just Housing Ordinance & Criminal Background Screening” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the Cook County Just Housing Ordinance & criminal background screening in Chicagoland and Illinois residential rentals. Topics include adhering to updated laws (federal and state plus local ordinances), landlord responsibilities, liability, potential violations, and more. (51 mins).



The KSN Podcast examines various … Read More ›

“Evictions: Common Mistakes” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses common mistakes in residential rental evictions. Topics impacting landlords and rental property managers include adhering to updated laws (federal and state plus local ordinances), landlord responsibilities, notices, liability, potential violations, and more.  (57 mins).



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