The statute requires a signed addendum specifically electing electronic delivery.
The addendum must conspicuously say the election is voluntary.
A compliant e-mail notice is deemed delivered when sent unless returned as undeliverable.
The sender must retain a copy and evidence of transmission.
What makes an e-mail notice qualify
- Both parties sign the statutory electronic-delivery addendum.
- Each party provides a valid designated e-mail address.
- The addendum explains the election is voluntary and can be revoked.
- The sender keeps the notice and evidence of transmission.
- The message is not returned as undeliverable.
Why this matters for security deposits
Section 83.49 now allows the landlord’s security-deposit claim notice to be delivered by e-mail when the requirements of § 83.505 are satisfied. A renter should therefore check whether the required addendum exists before assuming an ordinary e-mail triggered the statutory timeline.
Official sources
Use these links to verify the rule directly.
Primary rule allowing statutory landlord-tenant notices by e-mail when both parties sign the required voluntary rental-agreement addendum.
Florida Senate / Florida LegislatureFlorida Statutes § 83.49 — Deposit Money or Advance Rent ↗Primary Florida statute for security-deposit handling, 15-day refunds, 30-day claim notices, tenant objections and move-out notice requirements.