Florida’s rental laws are getting a digital upgrade. Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 615 into law on April 29, 2025, ushering in a new era of electronic communication between landlords and tenants. Starting July 1, 2025, official rental notices can be legally delivered via email—but only if both parties agree to it in writing.
Please note, this is not legal advice. Please consult competent legal advice.
Here’s what you need to know about this game-changing legislation:
✅ What HB 615 Does
HB 615 introduces Section 83.505 to the Florida Statutes, allowing landlords and tenants to opt-in to using email for delivering legal rental notices. This includes notices about:
Security deposits
The landlord’s address
Lease terminations
How It Works
To enable electronic delivery, both parties must:
Sign a voluntary addendum to the lease agreement
Provide valid email addresses
Acknowledge that participation is optional and can be revoked at any time
Legal Delivery & Validity
Once the addendum is signed, emails are considered legally delivered upon sending—unless the email bounces back as undeliverable. This streamlines the process and provides clear time-stamping for delivery.
Revoking Consent or Updating Emails
Either party can revoke their consent or update their email address by providing written notice. This ensures that both tenants and landlords retain control over how they receive communications.
When It Takes Effect
July 1, 2025 – mark your calendar. That’s when Florida’s landlords and tenants can start taking advantage of this more convenient communication method—but only with mutual consent.
Bottom Line:
House Bill 615 modernizes Florida’s landlord-tenant communication laws, offering a faster, more efficient option for legal notices. But remember, written agreement is key—no email delivery is valid without it.
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