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.
A real estate purchase contract is required by a law in every state called the statute of frauds. Real estate purchase contracts must be in writing according to the statute of frauds. This rule also applies to a lease purchase agreement contract. By putting a land purchase contract or lease purchase contract in writing, there are less chances of fraud, mistake, and other problems in the chain of title.