Swimming facility inspections and investigations are performed by the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) on behalf of the Illinois Department of Public Health. Chapter 38-41 of the Code of Ordinances of Cook County, Illinois outlines information about:

Swimming pool inspection
Reinspection of a swimming pool
Certification of swimming pool managers

CCDPH recently reiterated ordinance requirements to Cook … Read More ›

With warm weather on the rise, it’s important your condominium, homeowner (HOA), and/or townhome community associations are primed for pool season. While pools are a great asset to a community, they can also be a risk or liability if associations are not equipped with the correct rules, appropriate signage, and safety measures.

Depending on the community’s … Read More ›

“Community Association Winter Maintenance” – KSN attorney David Savitt discusses what should be on your community association’s winter prep list including snow removal contracts, avoiding frozen pipes, and more. (12 mins.)



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

In each episode, KSN attorneys share their experience and knowledge … Read More ›

If you live in a state that has all four seasons, you know that each one brings unique beauty…and unique challenges.

For example, in the Midwest, ice and frigid temperatures can cause ice dams and frozen pipes in condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations.

Rather than waiting for temperatures to drop or the first snowfall, board … Read More ›