Section 154 — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Tenants etc stealing articles let to hire

Whosoever, being the tenant, or occupier, of any house, building, or lodging, steals any chattel, or fixture let to be used therewith, whether the contract was entered into by the accused, or by any person on his or her behalf, shall be liable to be punished as for larceny.

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Related sections

s 151 — Selling etc materials to be manufactured
s 152 — Stealing from ship in port or on wharfs etc
s 153 — Stealing from ship in distress or wrecked
s 154A — Taking a conveyance without consent of owner
s 154B — Stealing aircraft and unlawfully taking or exercising control of aircraft
s 154C — Taking motor vehicle or vessel with assault or with occupant on board

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