Finally in 1917 in response to, and from the publicity surrounding, the 1913 murder of a construction foreman named Sam Howell in Westchester County a bill for the creation of the New York State Police was passed. The New York State Police was officially established on April 11, 1917 by the New York State Legislature. The division's first superintendent was George Fletcher Chandler, who was responsible for much of the division's early organization and development.
Under a land contract, the seller retains the legal title to the property, while permitting the buyer to take possession of it for most purposes other than legal ownership.
Once terms have been agreed, the contracts will be exchanged, at which point both sides of the deal are legally bound to go ahead with it on the terms agreed and a completion date will be provided. The new owner of the property will also be added at the Land Registry.When the time comes to exchange contracts, the buyer must put down a deposit, typically this is 10 per cent of the purchase price.he new owner of the property will also be added at the Land Registry. When the time comes to exchange contracts, the buyer must put down a deposit, typically this is 10 per cent of the purchase price.