The 1st District Appellate Court of Illinois recently ruled in favor of landlords on an important issue under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO).

Section 5-12-170 of the RLTO requires that a summary of the security deposit interest rates, issued by the Chicago Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development, be attached to every … Read More ›


As Cook County residents get hit by the one-two punch of a new property tax assessment system coupled with rising real estate prices, they should consider appealing their property assessments to ensure that the taxes they pay align with the value of their properties.

Tax Appeal Steps

Former Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios often said that the … Read More ›


KSN is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys to our law firm: Bethany Wedmore and Michael O’Malley.

About Bethany Wedmore

Attorney Bethany Wedmore focuses her practice on the representation of condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations.

Bethany uses her previous industry experiences working on litigation and transactional legal matters involving corporate, … Read More ›

“Illinois Fair Housing Act and Discrimination: Legal Issues Impacting Chicagoland Landlords and Rental Property Managers” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan and Laura Boggioni discuss the Illinois Fair Housing Act and Discrimination. Topics include affects on tenants, Section 8 housing vouchers, screening, inspections, property management, and more. (55mins.)



The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of … Read More ›