The crime of theft by fraudulent leasing or rental of property is committed if a person, herein called "lessee", signs a written lease or rental contract with a person licensed to rent or lease tangible personal property under the provisions of Article 4, Chapter 12, Title 40, herein called "lessor", and obtains or exerts control over tangible personal property by reason of such rental contract, with the intent, knowledge or expectation that he will not perform the terms, covenants and agreements of the lessee provided in such rental contract.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 8 - Offenses Involving Theft.
Article 7 - Theft by Fraudulent Leasing or Rental of Property.
Section 13A-8-140 - Elements of Offense of Theft by Fraudulent Leasing or Rental.
Section 13A-8-141 - Prima Facie Evidence of Fraudulent Leasing or Rental.
Section 13A-8-142 - Written Demand for Return of Leased Property; Form of Notice.
Section 13A-8-143 - Immunity From Liability for Giving of Notice.