Everyone knows of Grand Theft Auto. But can you be charged with Grand Theft House? The curious case of Stanley Dean Livingston, a Central Florida man, shows how.
Legally reviewed by Tonmiel Rodriguez, Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer — last reviewed June 2026.
Under Florida Statute 812.014, theft is broadly defined as knowingly obtaining or using the property of another with intent to deprive the other person of a right to or benefit from the property. The statute does not limit “property” to movable objects. Real property — including a house — can be the subject of a theft charge if the elements are met.
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