KSN Podcast

"Privacy in Community Associations: True or False" - Attorney Kerry Bartell discusses seven privacy concerns within a community association including unit access, financial information, drones, confidentiality, and more. (14 mins.)

"The Explosive Truth About Fireworks in Indiana" - Attorney David Jacuk discusses the Federal, State, and Local laws that govern the use of fireworks in Indiana. He also reviews regulations around fireworks that community associations should consider. (9 mins.)

"The Explosive Truth About Fireworks in Illinois" - Attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses the Federal, State, and local laws that govern the use of fireworks in Illinois. He also reviews regulations around fireworks that community associations should consider. (10 mins.)

"Coronavirus Impact on Community Association Finances and Assessment Collection" - Attorney Kelly Elmore reviews how community associations should handle the financial hardships caused by COVID-19. She dives into lessons learned from the 2008 recession and how they can be applied to today’s pandemic. (12 mins.)

"A Positive Coronavirus Test: What Should Association Board Members Do?" - Attorney Joshua Weinstein reviews what community association board members should and should not do if a member in their community tests positive for the Coronavirus. He also discusses the ten best practices a community association should follow to help curb the spread of the virus. (11 mins.)

"Cook County Property Taxes: Business as Usual" - Attorney Timothy Jacobs discusses the effect the Coronavirus has had on Property Tax appeals in the Chicagoland area. (13 mins.)

"Indiana Stay at Home Order: Impact on Community Associations" - Attorney David Jacuk reviews the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Indiana Governor Holcomb and how it impacts community associations. He also discusses the effects this order has on evictions and foreclosures. (10 mins.)

"Illinois Stay at Home Order: Effects on Landlords & Rental Property Managers" - Attorney Jessica Ryan reviews the “Stay at Home Order” issued by Illinois Governor Pritzker and how it impacts landlords and rental property managers. She also discusses the effects this order has on evictions and foreclosures. (9 mins.)

"Coronavirus and Community Associations" - Attorney David Savitt discusses the coronavirus’ impact on community associations. He also reviews potential strategies to maintain association business. (8 mins.)

"Distinguishing Communities" - Attorney David Savitt reflects on the four types of communities you can live in - Condominium, Common Interest, Cooperatives, and Master Associations.  (10 mins.)

"Hacking: Taking a Byte out of Association Data" - Attorney Janelle Dixon discusses the importance of data security and the ways to protect your community association against hackers. (14 mins.)

"Recreational Cannabis Exposed" - Attorney Jessica Ryan  discusses the recent change in law with regards to the legalization of recreational cannabis use in Illinois and the options for condominium, homeowner, or townhome associations. (10 mins.)

"Cook County Just Housing Ordinance" - In this episode of the KSN podcast, attorney Jessica Ryan discusses what community associations and landlords need to know about the Cook County Just Housing Ordinance. She reviews the required steps to be compliant with the new change in law, including screening procedures, background checks, and more. (12 mins.)

"The Chilling Reality of Frozen Pipes" - Attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses the responsibility a community association has when dealing with burst pipes and the resulting property damage. (12 mins.)

 "A Lease Above the Rest" - Attorney Wendy Durbin breaks down the essential components of a residential lease agreement, with emphasis on items required by the infamous Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance. (31 mins.)

"Security Deposits: More Money, More Problems?" - Attorney Chad Souders reviews the basics of accepting and managing security deposits, weighs pros and cons of move-in fees, and highlights common court challenges faced by landlords and property managers. (13 mins.)

"On Notice: 4 Steps to Issuing a Proper Notice of Eviction" - Attorney Omeesha Srivastiva  walks landlords through the 4 steps to serving a proper notice of evictions, sharing tips and recommendations for compliance with landlord-tenant law in Chicago and the surrounding counties and municipalities. (14 mins.)

"Finding Middle Ground: Landlords and Property Tax Appeals" - Attorney Timothy Jacobs discusses how landlords and property managers with commercial multi-family rentals are faring under the new Cook County Tax Assessor, the difference between residential and commercial tax appeals, and what residential landlords can expect when filing an appeal. (15 mins.)

"Vendor Contracts, Decoded" - Attorney John Bickley reviews the essential components of a vendor contract, what predatory clauses to look out for, and why it’s so important for condominium, townhome and homeowner associations to seek legal counsel before signing on the dotted line. (16 mins.)

"Association Documents: Should It Stay or Should It Go?" - Attorney Joshua Weinstein describes what types of documents should be retained by condominium, townhome and homeowner associations, how long they should be retaining them and offers advice to keep an association in compliance with the law. (13 mins.)

"Illinois Takes Biometrics Back to the Future" - Attorney Joseph Scharnak defines biometric identifiers and explains how The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act stands to impact condominium, townhome and homeowner associations in light of a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision. (11 mins.)

 "Solar Panels Heating Up for Associations" - Attorney Michael Kreibich talks through the benefits and challenges that condominium, townhome, and homeowner’s associations experience when “going green”, with specific focus on solar panels. (12 mins.)