Landlord and Tenant Attorney Services

KSN has been providing landlords and rental property managers with affordable, comprehensive legal services since 1983.

KSN provides comprehensive legal services to landlords, property managers, and real estate investors. Whether you own a single rental property or manage a portfolio of residential or commercial units, our attorneys offer efficient, knowledgeable legal support tailored to your specific needs. By offering a full range of landlord-tenant legal services under one roof, we eliminate the need for multiple law firms to manage the broad spectrum of a landlord’s basic legal requirements.

Our law firm assists clients in navigating the ever-changing landscape of landlord-tenant law, including federal, state, county, and municipal requirements. We serve clients throughout Illinois and the Chicagoland area. This includes compliance with the Chicago and Cook County landlord-tenant ordinances, as well as representation in a wide range of landlord disputes and transactions.

KSN's Landlord/Tenant Legal Services

• Rental Property Legal Compliance – Guidance on legal issues related to Section 8 housing, HUD regulations, security deposit handling, property inspections, and more.
• Residential and Commercial Evictions – Representation in eviction proceedings for both residential and commercial properties, including notices, court appearances, and enforcement of judgments.
• Breach of Contract and Lease Violations – Legal action and defense involving tenants who violate lease terms, including unauthorized occupants, non-payment, property damage, and illegal use of premises.
• Lease Termination – Assistance with legal lease termination, whether due to tenant violations, sale of property, or other circumstances requiring proper notice and compliance.
• Drafting and Review of Leases, Disclosures, and Contracts – Preparation and legal review of lease agreements, renewal terms, rider addendums, and required federal, state, or local disclosures to protect landlord interests.
• Building Code Violations – Legal representation in defending citations and municipal code violations issued by city or county inspectors related to habitability, safety, or maintenance.
• Discrimination Allegation Defense – Defense against tenant claims involving housing discrimination, including fair housing complaints filed with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or state/local agencies.
• Construction Defects – Legal support in disputes over faulty construction, poor workmanship, or delays affecting rental units or buildings under renovation.
• Mold, Lead Paint, and Hazard Claims – Guidance and defense involving environmental health issues, including tenant complaints related to mold, lead-based paint, or other property-related hazards.
• Mechanics Liens – Filing or defense of mechanics liens involving unpaid contractor or subcontractor work on rental properties.
• Annual Report Filing and Registered Agent Services – Ensuring compliance with corporate registration requirements, including acting as registered agent for landlord entities.
• Third-Party Disputes – Representation in disputes involving tenants, neighbors, contractors, insurance carriers, developers, and municipal entities.
• Property Tax Appeals – Legal representation in appealing multifamily property tax assessments to reduce tax liability for rental or investment properties.
• CRLTO (Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance) Compliance – Ensuring landlords comply with Chicago’s local rental laws regarding notice requirements, security deposits, habitability, and tenant rights.
• RTLO (Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance) Compliance – Legal advice and support for landlords in suburban Cook County, including lease updates and policy reviews to meet RTLO requirements.

Landlord Retainer Program

KSN offers a monthly retainer agreement program to accommodate a landlord's varied legal needs at a manageable flat monthly rate. In addition to various transactional services, the unlimited communication offered within our monthly retainer allows our clients to enjoy the freedom of asking questions and seeking advice without the concern of being "on the clock" at an hourly billing rate.

Eviction and Litigation Online Portal

KSN's Case Status Online (CSO) portal provides our clients with:

• 24/7 access to landlords and property managers
• Status updates on eviction and litigation matters
• Daily, weekly, and monthly calendar viewing options
• On demand and scheduled reporting options

Why Partner with KSN for Landlord-Tenant Legal Services?

• Decades of experience representing residential and commercial landlords
• Deep knowledge of local ordinances including CRLTO and RTLO
• Efficient and strategic approach to eviction, lease enforcement, and property disputes
• Full-service support from lease drafting to litigation and post-judgment recovery

Protect your rental investment with experienced llandlord/tenant egal counsel. Contact KSN today to learn how our landlord-tenant attorneys can help you manage and protect your properties.

Questions about our landlord/tenant law services? Contact us by sending us a message or calling us at 1-855-537-0500.