Start with the statutory election
Section 83.505 permits electronic delivery of notices under Part II of Chapter 83 when the parties sign the required rental addendum agreeing to it and provide valid email addresses. The addendum must make clear that the choice is voluntary and may be revoked or updated. Routine email correspondence is not the same as a compliant election.
Maintain a notice-address record
Keep the signed addendum with the current lease. Record designated addresses, updates, revocations, and the dates they were delivered. Before sending a notice, check that the address is the one designated for that purpose rather than an address copied from an old application.
Preserve the transmission history
Retain the actual notice, sent message, attachments, and any delivery failure or reply. A screenshot showing an email subject may not establish what was attached. Use a consistent file naming system so the notice and its transmission record remain connected.
Keep residential and commercial review separate
This provision is in the residential part of Chapter 83. A commercial notice question requires its own analysis of the statute and lease. If there is uncertainty about the election or delivery record, provide it to the firm before relying on the notice in a lawsuit.
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Sources & further reading
Section 83.505, Florida Statutes ↗Source links checked during preparation on November 4, 2026. Statutes, lease terms, court orders, and the facts of a particular matter must be reviewed together.
