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]
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 on delivery of that notice. [2]
Multiple statutes were updated, including §§ 83.49, 83.50, 83.51, 83.56, and 83.575. [2]
This is in addition to mail/hand delivery; those methods remain valid. [1][2]
How APS Is Rolling This Out
Add the Electronic Delivery of Notices addendum to all new leases; offer it at renewal for current residents (voluntary opt-in). [2]
Send notices from the designated “notices” email that appears on the addendum and archive: the PDF notice, timestamp, and transmission info. [2]
If an email bounces, re-serve by another permitted method (mail/hand delivery/posted as allowed). [2]
Log any revocations or email updates before sending future notices.
This saves our property managers and technicians time and allowing our AI stacks to automatically create & send certain legal notices.
This promotes accountability and streamlines important notices.
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/notice windows (83.575) [2]
Common Pitfalls We Avoid
Assuming consent. If the addendum isn’t signed (or “do not agree” is checked), email doesn’t count.
Using the wrong address. We send only to the emails listed on the addendum and monitor bounces.
Mixing legal notices with marketing threads. We keep subject lines clear (e.g., “Notice under §83.56 – [Property] – [Resident]”).
