Land Use Law Posts
Posted May 28, 2019
By Matthew M. McKeon, Esquire- Like the rest of the country, Pennsylvania has seen a surge in homeowners listing their properties for short-term rentals on online platforms like Airbnb or HomeAway. This type of property use has led to questions about how short-term rentals of residences should be treated under zoning ordinances, which often fail […]
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Posted March 4, 2019
By Matthew M. McKeon, Esquire- The day has finally come: you’re attending the closing on your new property. You have a title insurance policy commitment, and the title report came back clean – except for a standard utility easement from the electric company. However, there are some types of interests in property that will not […]
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Posted November 20, 2018
By Matthew M. McKeon- When the ground is unable to absorb all of the stormwater from a given event, stormwater runoff can cause mischief for you and, sometimes, your neighbors. Factors which Cause Stormwater Problems Stormwater issues can be caused by several different factors, including: The topography of a property, including runoff from uphill neighboring […]
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Posted November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018 — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the ninth consecutive year, announced the “Best Law Firms” rankings. MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 2 practice areas. Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings […]
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Posted September 10, 2018
By Matthew McKeon, Esquire– Undocumented immigration is often thought of in abstract, ideological terms. However, many American citizens and legal residents – and of course people who are undocumented – have to think about this issue more practically. One such group of people are landlords. If you are a landlord, you may have questions or […]
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Posted August 30, 2018
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Matthew M. McKeon has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Chester County Historical Society. The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) inspires, informs, and builds community identity by preserving and sharing the remarkable story of Chester County and its people. Founded in 1893, the Chester […]
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Posted August 16, 2018
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that 3 lawyers have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as […]
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Posted January 31, 2018
January 31, 2018 – MacElree Harvey is pleased to announce the selection and promotion of J. Charles Gerbron, Jr. to partner. Since joining the firm in 2012, Charlie has made a significant impact on client service, team leadership, and overall growth of the firm. Charlie focuses his practice primarily on land use, zoning, agricultural, and litigation-related […]
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Posted November 22, 2017
By Matthew M. McKeon Over the last ten years, there has been an enormous increase in the use of online rental marketplaces such as Airbnb and HomeAway, which allow people to list their house, apartment, or other residential dwelling for rent as a short-term accommodation. In Pennsylvania and Delaware, state and municipal governments are examining […]
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Posted October 3, 2017
September 2017 Brian L. Nagle is a land use and zoning law attorney at MacElree Harvey, where he guides real estate developers, property owners, entrepreneurs, institutions and individuals in a wide range of real estate related matters, including land use and zoning, tax assessment, and land acquisition in Chester County and neighboring counties. To learn more, please click here. […]
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