Law Firm of Farhan Aryan

Contact Now!

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Your Property Is One of the Biggest Investments You Will Ever Make.
Protect It With the Right Attorney.

Whether you are buying your first home, closing a commercial deal, dealing with a difficult landlord, or navigating a property dispute, Attorney Farhan Aryan makes sure your interests are protected at every stage of the transaction.

Get Your Free Real Estate Consultation Call us now: (844) 343-2529
Why Legal Guidance Matters in Real Estate

A Real Estate Deal Without an Attorney Is a Risk You Do Not Need to Take

Real estate transactions involve some of the largest sums of money most people will ever move in their lifetime. The contracts are long, the legal language is dense, and the consequences of getting something wrong can be expensive and lasting.

In New York, real estate law is particularly layered. There are specific disclosure requirements, strict timelines, co-op board rules, transfer taxes, title issues, zoning complications, and landlord-tenant regulations that vary depending on where your property sits and what you plan to do with it.

Most people focus on finding the right property and negotiating the right price. Those things matter. But what happens after the handshake is where deals either go smoothly or fall apart.

Attorney Farhan Aryan handles the legal side of your real estate transaction so you are not the one caught off guard when a complication surfaces. He reviews every document before you sign it, explains what you are actually agreeing to, and works to make sure the deal closes the way it should.

What This Firm Does for You

He reviews every document before you sign it, explains what you are actually agreeing to, and works to make sure the deal closes the way it should.

Every contract reviewed before you sign anything.

New York's strict timelines and disclosure rules managed for you.

Protection whether you are buying, selling, or facing a dispute.

Real Estate Services

From the First Offer to the Final Closing, We Have You Covered

Here is the full range of real estate legal services we provide.

Residential and Commercial Closings

The closing process in New York involves a significant amount of documentation, coordination between multiple parties, and attention to detail that leaves no room for error. We represent buyers and sellers in both residential and commercial closings, reviewing every document, coordinating with lenders and brokers, and making sure the transaction closes cleanly. Whether it is your first home purchase or your tenth commercial acquisition, you get the same thorough attention to your closing.

Purchase and Sale Agreements

The purchase and sale agreement is the foundation of any real estate transaction. It outlines the price, the timeline, the contingencies, and the obligations of everyone involved. A poorly drafted or carelessly reviewed contract can expose you to financial risk, legal liability, or the loss of your deposit entirely. We review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements with the goal of making sure every term works in your favor before you put your name on anything.

Lease Review and Drafting

Whether you are a tenant signing a new lease or a landlord drafting one, the terms of that agreement matter enormously. Rent increases, repair responsibilities, subletting rights, security deposit rules, early termination clauses. These are not small details. We review leases line by line, explain what each clause means in plain language, flag anything that puts you at a disadvantage, and negotiate changes where we can.

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

Disputes between landlords and tenants can escalate quickly and get complicated fast. Unpaid rent, illegal sublets, habitability complaints, harassment claims, security deposit disagreements. Both landlords and tenants have legal rights in New York, and knowing how to use them makes a real difference in how these situations resolve. We represent both sides of these disputes and work to reach a resolution that is fair and legally sound.

Eviction Proceedings

Eviction in New York follows a very specific legal process. Getting it wrong, missing a step, or failing to serve the right notices in the right way can invalidate the entire proceeding and force you to start over from scratch. We handle eviction cases for landlords who need to regain possession of their property lawfully and efficiently, and we represent tenants who believe they are facing an unlawful eviction.

Property Transfer Matters

Transferring property between family members, adding or removing someone from a deed, handling a property transfer as part of an estate, or restructuring ownership for tax or planning purposes. These situations come with legal and financial implications that are easy to miss if you do not know what to look for. We handle property transfers carefully, making sure the paperwork is done right and the transfer does not create problems down the line.

Real Estate Contract Disputes

Sometimes a real estate deal does not go as planned. A seller backs out after contracts are signed. A buyer discovers undisclosed problems with the property. A contractor does not deliver what was agreed. When a real estate contract dispute arises, you need someone who understands both the contract and the legal options available to you. We represent clients in real estate contract disputes, working toward resolution through negotiation or litigation depending on what the situation requires.

Who We Serve

We Work With Everyone Involved in a Real Estate Transaction

Real estate legal issues do not belong to one type of client. We work with a wide range of people across New York, including:

First-time homebuyers who want to understand what they are signing before they sign it

Experienced buyers and sellers who want professional legal oversight on their transaction

Landlords who need properly drafted leases, help with evictions, or representation in disputes

Tenants who are dealing with a landlord who is not holding up their end of the agreement

Small business owners navigating commercial leases or property purchases

Property investors managing acquisitions, transfers, or disputes across multiple properties

Families handling property transfers, estate-related deeds, or ownership changes

Anyone who has signed a real estate contract and now finds themselves in a dispute

If your situation involves real property in New York and you are not sure whether you need legal help, the answer is almost always yes. The stakes are too high to find out after the fact.

Why New York Real Estate Law Is Different

New York Has Some of the Most Complex Real Estate Laws in the Country

Real estate law varies significantly from state to state, and New York is widely considered one of the most legally complex real estate markets in the United States. A few things that make New York real estate transactions different from almost everywhere else:

Attorney review is standard practice

Unlike many other states where title companies or real estate agents handle the closing process, New York transactions routinely involve attorneys for both the buyer and the seller. This is not an exception. It is how real estate deals are done here.

Co-op purchases involve an entirely separate layer of complexity

Buying into a co-op means buying shares in a corporation, not real property in the traditional sense. Board approval processes, proprietary leases, house rules, and flip taxes are all specific to co-op transactions and require careful attention.

Some of the strongest tenant protection laws in the country

Rent stabilization, rent control, preferential rent, and the specific rights of rent-regulated tenants create a legal landscape that requires someone who knows it well. The rules are detailed, and the consequences of getting them wrong are serious.

Transfer taxes, mansion taxes, and mortgage recording taxes

These can significantly affect the cost of a transaction. Understanding them upfront avoids unpleasant surprises at closing. What looks straightforward on paper can carry real financial weight if you are not prepared.

Working with an attorney who knows New York real estate law is not a luxury. In this market, it is a necessity.

Why New York Is Different

New York Has Some of the Most Complex Real Estate Laws in the Country

Real estate law varies significantly from state to state, and New York is widely considered one of the most legally complex real estate markets in the United States.

Attorney Review Is Standard Practice

Unlike many other states where title companies or real estate agents handle the closing process, New York transactions routinely involve attorneys for both the buyer and the seller. This is not an exception. It is how real estate deals are done here.

Co-op Purchases Add an Entirely Separate Layer

Buying into a co-op means buying shares in a corporation, not real property in the traditional sense. Board approval processes, proprietary leases, house rules, and flip taxes are all specific to co-op transactions and require careful attention.

Some of the Strongest Tenant Protections in the Country

Rent stabilization, rent control, preferential rent, and the specific rights of rent-regulated tenants create a legal landscape that requires someone who knows it well. The rules are detailed, and the consequences of getting them wrong are serious.

Transfer, Mansion, and Mortgage Recording Taxes

These can significantly affect the cost of a transaction. Understanding them upfront avoids unpleasant surprises at closing. What looks straightforward on paper can carry real financial weight if you are not prepared.

Working with an attorney who knows New York real estate law is not a luxury. In this market, it is a necessity.

A Word of Advice

Do Not Wait Until Something Goes Wrong

The most common situation we see is someone coming to us after they have already signed something they should not have, or after a dispute has been building for months without any legal guidance. By that point the options are narrower and the path forward is harder.

Getting an attorney involved early in a real estate transaction costs far less than fixing a problem that could have been avoided. If you are about to sign a lease, make an offer, or close on a property, the right time to call is before you do any of those things.

The Right Time

Call Before You Sign

Every option is still on the table
Problems get prevented, not fixed
Costs stay low and predictable
You sign with full confidence
What Most People Do

Call After a Problem

Some options no longer apply
Damage has to be undone first
Costs rise to fix what happened
The path forward gets harder

The right time to get legal guidance on a real estate matter is before you sign anything, not after a problem has already taken root.

Scroll to Top