Fl Landlord Tenant Updates

Florida Landlord-Tenant Law Updates — 2025 Exam: Real Estate Salesperson — Florida Chapter: Ch8 — Florida Practice and Property Law Legislation: HB 615 (Electronic Notices); SB 322 (Commercial Squatter Removal) --- ## HB 615 — Electronic Notices Between Landlords and Tenants Codified as: FL Stat. §83.505 | Effective: 2025 ### What Changed Florida law now permits landlords and tenants to exchange legally required notices by email — but only under specific conditions. ### Requirements for Electronic Notice to Be Valid 1. Both parties must agree in writing to receive notices electronically 2. The agreement must be documented in a written addendum signed by both parties 3. The addendum must be signed before electronic notices can be used ### What Happens Without the Addendum - Without a signed written addendum, all notices must still be delivered by traditional methods: - Personal delivery - U.S. mail - Posting (if permitted by statute) - Electronic notices sent without the addendum are not legally valid under FL Stat. §83.505 ### Examples of Notices That Can Be Electronic (With Addendum) - 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate - 7-day notice to cure lease violation - 15-day (or 30-day/60-day) notice of non-renewal or termination - Any other notice required under FL Stat. Chapter 83 --- ## SB 322 — Commercial Squatter Removal (2025) Purpose: Strengthen property owners' rights to remove illegal occupants from commercial property ### Key Provisions - Property owners can file a sheriff complaint for immediate removal of illegal occupants from commercial property - Removes the need for a full eviction lawsuit in clear cases of trespass/illegal occupation - Increased criminal penalties for squatters occupying commercial property without authorization > Note: SB…