20.26 FRAUDULENT [SALE] [LEASE] OF REAL PROPERTY
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.
- Instruction
- 20.26
- Statute
- § 817.0311, Fla. Stat.
- Edition
- Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026
- Official source
- The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026.
To prove the crime of Fraudulent [Sale] [Lease] of Real Property, the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable doubt:
Give as applicable.
(Defendant)
a. listed or advertised real property for sale knowing that the purported seller had no legal title or authority to sell the property.
b. rented or leased real property to another person knowing that [he] [she] had no lawful ownership or leasehold interest in the property.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
FRAUDULENT [SALE] [LEASE] OF REAL PROPERTY — 817.0311
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS.NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Theft | 812.014 | 14.1 |
Related practice page
Real Estate Fraud, Squatting, and False Lien Charges in Miami
Official source: The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.