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Real Estate Legal Services at
The Rohan Law Group
Real estate transactions are rarely simple — they're high-stakes, time-sensitive, and layered with legal complexity. At The Rohan Law Group, clients benefit from over 30 years of deep experience navigating this terrain, from straightforward home purchases to sophisticated, multimillion-dollar commercial developments. Throughout that time, the firm has built a distinguished record representing buyers, sellers, developers, lenders, investors, municipalities, and major financial institutions across New York State, successfully guiding hundreds of transactions from initial contract execution through final closing.
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What truly sets the Rohan Law Group apart is its unwavering commitment to being more than a document preparer. The firm's attorneys serve as trusted advisors at every turn, combining sharp legal precision with responsive, personalized service and genuine attention to each client's unique goals. Every client — whether an individual purchasing their first home or a developer structuring a complex financing arrangement — can expect to be fully informed, vigorously represented, and protected at every stage of the process.​​
Residential
Real Estate Transactions
For individuals and families, the firm provides comprehensive guidance through every phase of buying or selling a home. The Rohan Law Group understands that for most people, a home purchase is the single most important financial decision of their lives, and the firm treats it accordingly. Residential services include:
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Contract Review and Attorney Approval — Every contract is thoroughly reviewed to ensure it is legally sound, with revisions and amendments made as needed to protect the client's interests before approval is given.
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Contract Negotiation — The firm's attorneys negotiate on behalf of clients to secure fair, favorable terms and conditions tailored to their specific situation.
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Offer Acceptance Guidance — Clients receive clear, practical counsel on understanding and responding to purchase offers, ensuring their rights and obligations are fully understood before moving forward.
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Contingency Management — From home inspections to mortgage financing, the firm works proactively to help clients satisfy contractual contingencies and keep transactions on track.
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Closing Date Coordination — The attorneys work collaboratively with all parties involved to select and properly prepare for an appropriate and workable closing date.
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Title Insurance Guidance — Clients receive plain-language explanations of title insurance — when lenders require it, when obtaining a separate owner's policy is advisable, and how it protects long-term interests.
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Occupancy Agreements — When a closing date and a move-in or move-out date don't align, the firm drafts clear occupancy agreements to manage the transition smoothly for all parties.
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Property Condition Disclosure — Sellers are guided through the preparation of a complete, legally compliant Property Condition Disclosure Statement, minimizing future liability and ensuring full transparency.
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"As-Is" Transactions — The firm provides thorough guidance on the distinct legal considerations of as-is sales, helping clients — whether buyer or seller — fully understand their risks and responsibilities.
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Private Mortgages and Seller Financing — When traditional financing isn't part of the picture, the firm structures and reviews private mortgage agreements and seller-financed arrangements to protect all parties' investments.
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Breach of Contract — Should disputes or complications arise, clients have experienced legal counsel ready to evaluate all available options and chart the best path forward.
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Real Estate Agent Representation — The firm can assist buyers in establishing a dedicated buyer's agent relationship, ensuring their interests are independently represented throughout the process.
Commercial
Real Estate Transactions
On the commercial side, the Rohan Law Group brings substantial depth, sophistication, and a proven track record to every engagement. The firm has represented major hotel developers, institutional lenders, national retailers, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and municipal entities in transactions of all sizes and complexity. Commercial real estate services include:
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Acquisitions and Sales — Full legal support for the purchase and sale of commercial properties of all types, including office buildings, retail centers, mixed-use developments, hotels, apartment complexes, and industrial facilities.
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Commercial Leasing — Representation of both landlords and tenants in the negotiation and drafting of commercial leases, including direct leases, subleases, ground leases, leaseback arrangements, and lease terminations for shopping centers, retail chains, medical buildings, telecommunications towers, and government agencies.
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Development and Construction — Extensive experience representing developers in construction loan financing, drafting and negotiating construction contracts, and guiding projects from acquisition through completion. The firm has negotiated major construction agreements, including hospital expansions and large-scale infrastructure projects.
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Financing and Private Lending — Deep expertise in residential and commercial mortgage lending, including construction and permanent financing for a wide range of property types. The firm has extensive experience with complex financing structures involving the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the New York Job Development Authority, and low-income housing tax credit programs.
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Retail, Office, and Mixed-Use Properties — Counsel clients on streamlined site acquisitions, lease negotiations, and complex transactional structures.
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Eminent Domain and Condemnation — Representation of property owners and other affected parties navigating government takings and condemnation proceedings.
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Commercial Tax Disputes and Abatements — The firm counsels clients on maximizing the benefits of real property tax abatements, sales tax exemptions, payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) agreements, and other governmental incentive programs at the federal, state, and local levels.
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Affordable Housing Transactions — Significant experience representing developers and lenders in affordable housing financing, including transactions involving the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, the Affordable Housing Corporation, and HUD. The firm also serves as counsel to Housing Development Fund Corporations and in low-income housing tax credit transactions.
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Real Estate Syndications — Representation of developers in the formation and sale of real estate investment syndications.
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Foreclosures — Representation of institutional lenders, banks, and insurance companies in major commercial foreclosures involving shopping centers, sports facilities, marinas, hotels, apartment complexes, condominiums, and residential properties, including workouts and deficiency action
Land Use, Zoning & Environmental Law
Real estate today demands more than transactional skill — it requires a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape. The Rohan Law Group provides experienced counsel in all aspects of land use, zoning, and environmental law, including:
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Zoning Approvals, Planning, and Permitting — Representation of developers and municipalities through local agency processes, zoning board hearings, and appellate practice on all issues of zoning law.
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Land Use Disputes — Legal support for clients facing challenges involving zoning ordinances, variance requests, and contested land use decisions.
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Environmental Compliance — Experienced review of environmental assessments, NYSDEC and NEPA regulatory matters, and environmental remediation of commercial sites.
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Conservation Easements — Guidance on the creation and enforcement of conservation easements and related land protection agreements.
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Historic Preservation and Tax Incentive Projects — Counsel on projects involving historic preservation designations and the federal and state tax incentive programs that accompany them
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Planned Communities and Multifamily Developments — Legal support for the development and governance of planned communities, condominiums, and multifamily housing projects.