Florida’s landlord-tenant laws are getting a modern makeover. Starting July 1, 2025, a new law—Section 83.505 of the Florida Statutes—will allow landlords and tenants to officially send and receive legally required notices via email, provided they both agree in writing.
Under this law, either party can opt into electronic notice delivery by signing a specific addendum to the lease. This addendum must include valid email addresses, clearly state that electronic communication is optional, and explain how either party can revoke consent or update their email at any time. Once authorized, notices delivered by email are considered legally delivered at the time they’re sent—unless the email bounces back as undeliverable.
The law doesn’t replace traditional delivery methods, but it adds a flexible, trackable option for today’s digital world. Several related sections of Chapter 83 have been updated to align with this change, including rules around security deposits, extermination notices, lease terminations, and end-of-term notice requirements.
For landlords and property managers, this presents an opportunity to streamline communications, enhance documentation, and reduce mail-related delays or disputes. Now is the time to revise lease templates, train staff, and offer tenants this new digital option.
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