KSN Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 105
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Smoke Alarms and Fire Prevention Systems in Illinois Community Associations
KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses legal updates impacting smoke alarms and fire prevention systems in Illinois condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations.
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Budgets and Reserves
KSN attorneys Kelly Elmore and David Savitt discuss budgets and reserves for condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include inflation challenges, expenses, capital …
Seven Fire Pit Safety Concerns for your Community Association
“Seven Fire Pit Safety Concerns for your Community Association” – KSN attorney Joshua Weinstein discusses the potential areas of concerns that community associations need to consider relating to fire…
Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Part 2
“Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Part 2” – KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses frequently asked questions by Chicagoland landlords and rental property managers. Topics include evi…
Appealing to the Next Generation of Condo and HOA Unit Owners
“Appealing to the Next Generation of Condo and HOA Homeowners” – KSN attorney David Savitt discusses the newest generation of condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association home buy…
Aging in Place: 5 Considerations for Community Associations
“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 …
Landlord Frequently Asked Questions Part 1
KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses frequently asked questions by Chicagoland landlords and rental property managers. Topics include emotional support animals, move-in fees, security deposits, update…
Best Practices for Planning and Evaluating Your Community Association Budget
KSN Attorney Julie Jacobson discusses the best practices for planning and evaluating your condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome association budget. Topics include best practices for establishin…
Understanding Condo and HOA Insurance: Coverage Types and Key Considerations for Community Associations
KSN attorney Michael Kreibich reviews the different types of community association insurance including property, liability, umbrella, and director/officer coverage.
While sharing best practices for b…
Assessments, Collections, and Enforcements in Indiana Community Associations
KSN attorneys Julie Jacobson and Zac Cronkhite discuss assessment collection tailored to Indiana property managers and board members in Indiana condo, homeowner (HOA, and townhome associations.
The…
Understanding Condominium Deconversions
KSN attorney Omar Malik discusses the condominium deconversion trend and challenges presented by these large-scale sales. Topics include board member responsibilities, the property manager's role, le…
Is Your Condo or HOA on the Fannie Mae Unavailable List?
“Is Your Condo or HOA on the Fannie Mae Unavailable List?” – KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses the emerging topic of the Fannie Mae Unavailable List and its impact on condominium, homeowner (H…
E-bikes in Your Community Association: Ten Potential Rules and Regulations
KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses rules and regulations for e-bikes in condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. Topics include e-bike types, speed limits, safety restr…
Is Your Community Association at Risk for Fraud?
KSN attorney Michael Kreibich discusses potential fraud in a condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. He reviews financial mismanagement red flags including misuse of funds…
Business Decisions and Contracts in Illinois and Indiana Community Associations
KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses business decisions and contracts in Illinois and Indiana condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community associations. She addresses capital improvements, con…
Just Housing Ordinance & Criminal Background Screening
KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the Cook County Just Housing Ordinance & criminal background screening in Chicagoland and Illinois residential rentals. Topics include adhering to updated laws (fe…
Legal Updates & Hot Topics Impacting Indiana Community Associations
KSN attorney Kelly Elmore discusses legal updates and hot topics impacting Indiana condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include solar panels, short term rentals, board member lia…
Evictions: Common Mistakes
KSN attorney Jessica Ryan discusses common mistakes in residential rental evictions. Topics impacting landlords and rental property managers include adhering to updated laws (federal and state plus l…
2023 Legal Updates Impacting Illinois Community Associations
KSN attorneys Omar Malik and Joshua Weinstein discuss important 2023 legislative and case law updates impacting Illinois condo, homeowner (HOA), and townhome associations. Topics include document req…
2023 Illinois Landlord/Tenant Legal Updates
KSN landlord/tenant attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the addition of source of income as a protect class to Illinois Fair Housing law and the impact on Chicagoland and Illinois landlords. Jessica revi…