KSN Podcast

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Jun 2026

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The KSN Podcast examines various aspects of our industry including condominium, homeowner, and townhome association law along with landlord/tenant law, property tax appeals and more. In each episode, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit attorneys share their experience and insight as they discuss legal updates, best practices, industry trends, and more.

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June 12, 202614 min

Illinois Condo and HOA Boards Should Prepare for New Collection Policy Requirements

KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses upcoming, new legal requirements for Illinois community association delinquent assessment collection policies. Topics include the potential impact to association finances, board member best practices to avoid collection challenges, what must be included in the collection policy, and additional legal requirements for unit sales. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

June 1, 202641 min

Summer Planning Checklist for your Community Association Part 2

KSN attorneys David Savitt and Joshua Wesintein discuss summer planning in community associations including maintenance, vendor contracts, pest control, board member responsibilities, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

May 19, 202655 min

Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Managers Frequently Asked Questions

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses frequently asked questions by Chicagoland landlords and rental property managers. Topics include junk fee status, CARES Act notice, 5 day vs non-renewal, current eviction delays, ERP updates, and more. (56 mins.) Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

May 4, 202622 min

Summer Planning Checklist for your Community Association Part 1

KSN attorneys discuss summer planning in community associations including pool safety, fireworks, association events, board member responsibilities, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

April 17, 20261 hr 5 min

Comparing the RLTO and RTLO - Chicago and Cook County Landlord Laws

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan covers the RTLO verses RLTO and important legal updates impacting Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO), Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO), local ordinance comparisons, and more. (65 mins.)

March 30, 202617 min

Appealing to the Next Generation of Homeowners

KSN attorney David Savitt discusses appealing to the next generation of homeowners in community associations. Topics include technology, sustainability, virtual meetings, voting, rule updates, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

March 25, 202631 min

Fannie Mae Updates Reserve Guidelines for Condominium Associations: Impact to Budgeting, Eligibility, and Property Values

KSN attorney Matthew Moodhe discusses recent Fannie Mae reserve guidelines for condo associations. Topics include the impact to budgeting, reserve fund percentages, mortgage eligibility, property values along with board member responsibilities. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.

March 12, 20261 hr 1 min

Preparing for an Eviction: A Guide for Illinois Landlords and Rental Property Mangers

KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses preparing for an eviction and best practices for Illinois landlords and rental property managers. Topics include termination notices, service, accepting payments as applicable in all jurisdictions in the Chicagoland area, including Chicago RLTO, Cook RTLO, and other counties/municipalities, and more. (62 mins.)

March 12, 202657 min

2026 Indiana Legislative Changes Explained: Immediate Action Required for Association Collections

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "b0c7d56a-183d-4fe4-b224-8951bcdd320d" data-testid= "conversation-turn-1" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="user"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:9a2fcd2c-425d-45a4-92a2-1cf466fc2258-5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Significant changes to Indiana law governing community association assessment collections take effect July 1, 2026. In this episode, KSN attorney Kelly Elmore explains how HB1152 and HB1115 will impact collection procedures, enforcement options, and policy considerations for associations. She also discusses the steps boards and community managers should take now to update procedures, review governing documents, and avoid delays or reduced recovery options once the new law takes effect. Advance planning is critical to maintain enforcement leverage and minimize potential financial consequences.

March 2, 202618 min

Questionnaires and Paid Assessment Letters

KSN attorney Omar Malik discusses community association questionnaire requests, paid assessment letters, board member responsibilities, best practices, and more. Since 1983, KSN has been a legal resource for condominium, homeowner, and townhome associations. Additionally, we represent clients in real estate transactions, collections, landlord/tenant issues, and property tax appeals. We represent thousands of clients and community associations throughout the US with offices in several states including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Legal questions? Visit www.ksnlaw.com.