Florida § 817.537 - Fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.537 — Fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817.537. Fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit.
(1) As used in this section, the terms “dwelling unit,” “landlord,” and “rental agreement” have the same meanings as provided in s. 83.43. (2) A person may not enter into and take possession of a residential dwelling unit by knowingly and willfully: (a) Making or causing to be made any materially false statement, in writing, relating to the person’s identity in any rental application for a residential tenancy. (b) Presenting forged, fictitious, or counterfeit documents to the landlord of a residential dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, a driver license, an identification card, a bank statement, or a paystub. (c) Impersonating another person in whose name a rental application is submitted to a landlord for the purpose of executing a rental agreement or taking possession of a residential dwelling unit. (3) A person who violates this section commits the offense of fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit, which is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 817.537 cover?
Section 817.537 ("Fraudulent entry of a residential dwelling unit.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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