The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of our industry including condominium law, Common Interest Community Associations, landlord/tenant law, and business law.
In each episode, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit attorneys share their experience and expertise as they discuss legal updates, best practices, industry trends, and more.
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Episodes
"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.)
"Put a Lid on Association Trash Issues" -Attorney Matthew O'Malley offers practical advice on navigating the city of Chicago’s sanitation code, avoiding expensive citations, and establishing proactive trash management for condominium, townhome, and homeowner associations. (14 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.)
"Hoarding is More than Clutter" - Attorney Amy Peterselli explains how hoarding in a condo unit can evolve into an association-wide health and safety risk, as well as the legal rights and responsibilities of association boards have to address hoarding. (14 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.)
"Association Property Damage: Always a Doozy" - Attorney Kelly Elmore walks through the specific steps of assessing and addressing property damage in an association, including securing proper documentation, determining liability, and filing insurance claims. (13 mins.)
"Stronger Together: Group Property Tax Appeal" - Attorney Timothy Jacobs reviews the property tax appeal process, with a specific focus on the success of group property tax appeals by condominium, townhome, and homeowner associations. (16 mins.)
"The Devil is in the Details with Special Assessments" - Attorney Joseph Scharnak discusses the complex process of how a condominium, townhome or homeowners association adopts a special assessment, and the legal restrictions around voting, vetos, and use of those funds. (13 mins.)
“Association Living Ain’t Always Easy” - Attorney Kerry Bartell explains what you need to know before purchasing in a condominium, townhome, or homeowners association, and offers advice to association boards in working with first-time association residents. (18 mins.)
“Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Problems” - Attorney Omar Malik discusses the common issues that associations address when unit owners rent their homes to short-term tenants, including liability, security, and legal concerns. (12 mins.)
“Cannabis Act Lights Up Illinois” - Attorney David Bendoff decodes the new Illinois legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, and discusses legal options for concerned condominium, townhome and homeowner associations. (14 mins.)
“To Tweet or Not to Tweet: Social Media in Associations” - Attorney David Savitt weighs the pros and cons of using social media for condominium, townhome, and homeowner association communication, and addresses the importance of an association communication policy. (13 mins.)
“Bed Bugs: Tiny Pests, Big Problems" - Attorney Michael Kreibich discusses the challenge of addressing bed bug infestations in associations, the legal requirements implemented by the city of Chicago in 2013, and how any association can be impacted by these tiny but persistent pests. (13 mins.)
"Deconversions Revisited" - Attorney Kelly Elmore reflects on how the Condominium Deconversion trend has evolved over the past few years, and highlights River City, the largest condominium deconversion to date. (17 mins.)
"Property Taxes Take a Hike" - Attorney Timothy Jacobs discussed the impact of the new Cook County Assessor on commercial properties in Northern Cook County and the process of appealing property tax assessments. (13 mins.)
"Elections" - Attorney Kelly Elmore discusses association elections in this episode of the KSN Podcast. She examines who is permitted to vote, candidacy requirements, technology’s role in the voting process, and more. (14 mins.)
"Condo Deconversions" - Attorney Kelly Elmore discusses Section 15 sales (i.e. condo deconversions) in this episode of the KSN Podcast. She examines the growing trend of condo conversions into rental units, the sales process, and the Board’s responsibilities throughout the transaction. (15 mins.)
"Explaining the Property Tax Appeals Process" - Attorney Timothy Jacobs explains the Illinois property tax appeal process in this episode of the KSN Podcast. He discusses deadlines, how to file an appeal, and more. (9 mins.)
"Tax Freeze Only a Thaw" - In this episode of the KSN Podcast, attorney Timothy Jacobs examines the proposed property tax freeze, how it could affect property tax assessments, and how property owners can appeal their taxes. (10 mins.)
