Defrauding an innkeeper

Defrauding an innkeeper is a crime that involves not paying for food or lodging which was obtained under false pretenses with intent to defraud the owner or manager.^[1] Wyoming legislature developed drafts indicating defrauding an innkeeper should be a felony,^[2] and in neighboring state Colorado, the laws were modified to include landlords.^[3] In Florida, HB621 was signed into law and is in effect since July 1, 2024.^[4]

See also

• Dine and dash
• Squatting in the United States