Abandonment in rental properties can be deceptively complex. While it may seem clear-cut when a tenant “skips out,” Illinois law and local ordinances in places like Chicago, Cook County suburbs, and collar counties introduce many nuances that landlords must carefully navigate.

This article will review how abandonment is defined, how it varies by jurisdiction, and what … Read More ›

“Eviction Basics for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses immigration enforcement and the impact to Illinois landlords and rental property managers.

Topics include adhering to updated laws (federal and state plus local ordinances), landlord responsibilities, notices, liability, potential violations, rental assistance, and more. (63 mins.)



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“ICE Raids, Immigration Enforcement, & Rental Properties: What Illinois Landlords Need to Know” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses immigration enforcement and the impact to Illinois landlords and rental property managers.

Topics include warrants, property owner rights, interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. (66 mins.)



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“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 ›