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SB 1164

Electronic Delivery of Notices Between Landlords and Tenants

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Leek

Florida law now allows landlords and tenants to exchange legal notices electronically via email or digital platforms instead of requiring physical delivery.

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 615 (Ch. 2025-16)
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Bill Summary · SB 1164

Legislative bill overview

SB 1164 permits landlords and tenants in Florida to deliver legal notices to each other through electronic means rather than requiring physical delivery. The bill establishes standards for electronic delivery, including methods like email and other digital platforms, while allowing parties to opt out if they choose traditional paper delivery.

Why is this important

This modernizes Florida's landlord-tenant communication requirements to reflect current technology use, potentially reducing costs and delays in eviction proceedings, lease terminations, and other formal notices. However, it also raises questions about access equity, since electronic delivery assumes reliable internet access and digital literacy among all tenants.

Potential points of contention

  • Digital divide concerns: Elderly, low-income, or vulnerable tenants may lack reliable email access or digital devices, potentially disadvantaging them in legal proceedings
  • Eviction acceleration: Faster notice delivery could expedite evictions, benefiting landlords but potentially harming tenants with less reaction time
  • Opt-out enforcement: Whether tenants can realistically opt out of electronic delivery when landlords control lease terms and may make paper delivery inconvenient or costly
  • Proof of delivery: Disputes over whether electronic notices were actually received, read, or properly delivered to spam folders

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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