Starting January 1, 2025, several new laws in Illinois will impact employers across the state, including condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations that directly employ staff. These association employees may include maintenance workers, cleaning personnel, door staff, and administrative personnel.

These laws focus on increasing wages, ensuring pay transparency, and protecting employee rights in the … Read More ›

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a decision in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., granting a preliminary nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

This court ruling impacts condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association across the … Read More ›

Condominium, homeowners (HOA), and townhome community associations occasionally rely on loans to fund significant capital improvements and property renovations. These loans can help associations undertake major community projects, such as:

Repairing roofs
Resurfacing parking lots
Replacing elevators
Upgrading clubhouses and swimming pools

Loans are an alternative to other funding methods, such as increasing regular assessments, imposing special assessments, or depleting … Read More ›

“Chicago and Illinois Landlord Legal Updates: Preparing for 2025” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers.

Topics include upcoming 2025 legal updates to evictions, leases, notices, and more. (58 mins.)



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

In each … Read More ›