New Florida Law: Notices by Email

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Effective July 1, 2025 Notices May Be Sent Via eMail!

Effective July 1, 2025, Florida law allows landlords and tenants to send legally required notices to each other by email, but only if both parties agree in writing and follow specific procedures. This change is codified in Florida Statute § 83.505, introduced by House Bill 615.

Key Details:

• Mutual Written Consent Required:
• Both landlord and tenant must agree in writing to use email for notices. This is typically done through a signed addendum (Click Here) to the lease or rental agreement

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• Addendum Contents:
• The addendum must specify each party’s valid email address, state that electronic communication is optional, and explain how either party can revoke consent or update their email address at any time

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• Notice Delivery:
• Notices sent by email are considered legally delivered at the time of sending, unless the email is returned as undeliverable. The sender must retain proof of transmission

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• Opt-Out/Revocation:
• Either party can withdraw consent or update their email address at any time with written notice. After revocation, traditional methods (mail or hand delivery) must be used

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• Types of Notices:
• Almost any legal notice required under Florida’s Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83) can be sent by email if the addendum is in place, including
• Three-Day Notice of Eviction
• Seven-Day Notice of Non-Compliance
• Lease termination
• Notice of Intention to Impose Claim Against Security Deposit
• Repair requests (from tenant)
• Many more

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• Traditional Methods Remain Available:
• Email notice is optional, not mandatory. If either party does not agree to electronic notice, or if an email is undeliverable, notices must be sent by mail or hand delivery as before

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• Effective Date:
• The law takes effect on July 1, 2025