KSN Podcast

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.

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.

Attorney Josh 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.

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.

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.

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.

Attorney Tim 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.

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.

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.

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.