Although most property tax appeals are successful, there are a few reasons people do not get their property taxes lowered. The arrival of property tax bills in Cook County brings about angst, anger, and anxiety, but property owners who miss deadlines, do not gather factual evidence to support their cases, fail to follow the rules, … Read More ›

“Aging In Place: Considerations for HOA and Condo Associations” – KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the growing trend of aging in place and its impact on condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include immobility issues, accessibility concerns, ADA regulations, resident safety, caregivers, board member considerations, potential association rule updates, best practices, and … Read More ›



“Aging in place” refers to the ability of a homeowner to remain living in their own house and community independently as they age rather than moving to a retirement or assisted-living facility. Motivations include comfort, autonomy, safety, and proximity to social connections. The trend is showing no signs of slowing down.

In 2019, about 16.5% of … Read More ›


Property tax bills use a computer modeling system to assess property values in Cook County, and years of inaccurate assessments, many of which have not been appealed, have led to unnecessary high taxes for many property owners. Because property tax bills are calculated using the assessed value of the property, a process that happens in … Read More ›