Can Florida Landlords Email Legal Notices? New Law Takes Effect July 1, 2025

Can Florida landlords email legal notices? It’s a common question—and until recently, the answer was mostly no. Under current Florida law, notices like a 3-day notice to pay rent or a 7-day notice of noncompliance must be hand-delivered, mailed, or posted at the property. That means if a landlord sends a notice by text or email—even with the best intentions—it might not be legally valid.

But a new law—Florida House Bill 615—is set to change that. It creates Florida Statute 83.505, which allows certain legal notices to be delivered by email. Not text, not DMs—email only—and only if both parties agree in writing. Until July1st, legal notices must still be delivered the traditional way: either hand-delivered, mailed, or posted on the premises, as required under Florida Statute Chapter 83.

If you’re a landlord wondering how to modernize your lease—or a tenant curious about your rights—here’s what you need to know before July 1st rolls around.

What does Florida HB 615 actually change?

This new law creates Florida Statute 83.505, which allows email delivery of legal notices—but not all types of notices, and only with a mutual written agreement. Examples of notices that may be eligible for email delivery include:

• Lease renewal or termination notices

• Maintenance requests or notices to enter

• 7-day notices for non-compliance (if allowed under interpretation)

However, notices involving court filings or formal evictions will likely still require physical delivery to remain valid under Florida law.

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