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.

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Episodes

Cars, Cameras, and Communities

KSN attorney Joseph Scharnak discusses Automated License Plate Readers in community associations. He reviews legal concerns, considerations in implementing new technology in your association, and more.

Sep 09, 2020•15 min

Virtual Meetings in Community Associations

Attorney Janelle Dixon discusses the use of virtual meetings in community associations. She discusses various benefits including participation, affordability, and more. Janelle also reviews ten best practices board members should consider when they conduct online meetings.

Aug 20, 2020•17 min

Put a Lid on Association Trash Issues

Attorney Omar Malik 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.

Aug 06, 2020•16 min

Condominium Deconversions During a Pandemic

Attorney Omar Malik discusses the challenges he and his team faced during the Coronavirus pandemic while closing a recent $6.15M deconversion sale. He also reviews the deconversion process, applicable legislation, and changes in the closing process.

Jul 29, 2020•14 min

Current State of Illinois Evictions

Attorney Jessica Ryan discusses the impact COVID19 is having on evictions in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Jessica reviews the federal, state, and local laws regarding evictions in Illinois.

Jul 16, 2020•38 min

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 your community association should consider.

Jun 18, 2020•10 min

Privacy in Community Associations: True or False

KSN attorney Kerry Bartell discusses seven privacy concerns within a community association including unit access, financial information, drones, confidentiality, and more.

Jun 04, 2020•15 min

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.

May 11, 2020•12 min

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.

Apr 07, 2020•11 min

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.

Apr 06, 2020•13 min

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