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Lease-purchase agreement in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Lease-purchase agreement” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Lease-purchase agreement” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Lease-purchase agreement” means an installment sales contract which requires regular payments with an interest charge included and which provides that the lessee receive title to the property upon final payment. (Fla. Stat. § 944.02)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.