Florida updated the Residential Landlord Tenant Act so landlords and tenants can deliver most lease notices by email — but only if both sides sign a short addendum that uses the required language and lists each party’s email. Notices are considered delivered when sent (unless the email bounces). Traditional delivery methods still work too. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

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Quick Facts

• Opt-in only via a specific Electronic Delivery of Notices addendum (model text in the law). ^[2]
• Delivered when sent by email, unless it’s returned as undeliverable (keep transmission evidence). ^[2]
• Either party may revoke consent or update their email; changes are effective upon delivery. ^[2]
• Applies across multiple statutes: §§83.49, 83.50, 83.51, 83.56, 83.575. ^[2]
• Email delivery supplements—not replaces—mail and hand delivery. ^[1]

How APS Is Rolling This Out

1. Add the Electronic Delivery of Notices addendum to all new leases; offer it at renewal for current residents (voluntary opt-in). ^[2]
2. Send notices from the designated “notices” email listed on the addendum and archive: the PDF notice, timestamp, and transmission info. ^[2]
3. If an email bounces, re-serve by another permitted method (mail/hand delivery/posted where allowed). ^[2]
4. Log revocations or email updates before sending future notices.
5. This saves our property managers and technicians time and lets our AI stack auto-generate certain legal notices.
6. This improves accountability and streamlines legally required communication.

What You Can Send by Email (After Opt-In)

• Security-deposit disclosures/claims (83.49)
• Landlord address disclosures/updates (83.50)
• Pest-control vacate notices for multifamily (83.51)
• Termination/cure notices (83.56)
• End-of-term non-renewal windows (83.575) ^[2]

Common Pitfalls We Avoid

• Assuming consent — if the addendum isn’t signed, email notices are invalid.
• Using the wrong address — APS only sends to the emails listed on the addendum and monitors bounces.
• Mixing legal notices with marketing — subject lines stay clear and legally formatted.

Sources

1. Florida Senate — CS/CS/CS/HB 615 (2025)
2. Chapter 2025-16, Laws of Florida
3. Florida Realtors — “Email OK for Some Notices”
4. 2025 Bill Summary