Florida criminal charge
Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution in Florida
Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 796.06. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 796.06.
What is the penalty for renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (First violation — Applies when the violation of this section is a first offense.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (First violation — Applies when the violation of this section is a first offense.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Second or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation of this section is a second or subsequent offense.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Second or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation of this section is a second or subsequent offense.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First violation | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies when the violation of this section is a first offense. | Fla. Stat. § 796.06(2)(a) |
| Second or subsequent violation | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when the violation of this section is a second or subsequent offense. | Fla. Stat. § 796.06(2)(b) |
Common questions about renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution in Florida
Is renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 796.06.
First violation: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 796.06(2)(a)) · Second or subsequent violation: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 796.06(2)(b))
What are the penalties for renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution in Florida?
Penalties for renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution?
Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution is governed by Fla. Stat. § 796.06 (Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or prostitution).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.