{"id":978,"date":"2019-01-15T20:05:54","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T20:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landersandsternberg.com\/?page_id=978"},"modified":"2022-09-28T10:43:25","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T14:43:25","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.landersandsternberg.com\/es\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTenants and Landlords in Florida Can Now Exchange Certain Legal Notices by Email\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJoseph M. Sternberg\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t10 mayo, 2025\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Email can replace mail or hand delivery for rental notices\u2014but only with mutual written consent. Starting July 1, 2025, Florida is modernizing how landlords and tenants send and receive certain legal notices in a long overdue update to the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (\u201cFRLTA”). Thanks to House Bill 615, House Bill 615 (HB 615), signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 29, 2025, tenants and landlords can now choose to exchange important legal notices\u2014like rent demands and repair requests\u2014via email, as long as both parties give written consent in a residential lease. This long-awaited change modernizes the landlord-tenant relationship by aligning Florida law with how people already handle rent payments, maintenance requests, and lease documents\u2014digitally. It\u2019s a welcome move for convenience, documentation, and efficiency. One-Way vs. Two-Way: Know What You\u2019re Signing The new law (Florida Statutes \u00a7\u202f83.505) gives each party the option to receive legal notices by email\u2014but it\u2019s not automatic or mutual. The landlord must opt in, and the tenant must opt in, separately. This means: So, if a tenant agrees to receive notices by email, but the landlord does not, then the landlord can email things like 3-day notices to pay rent or vacate, while the tenant still has to mail or hand-deliver legal notices\u2014like a 7-day notice to request repairs. Tip for Tenants: Make It Mutual If your landlord presents you with an electronic notice addendum, review it carefully. Make sure: If only one box is checked\u2014yours\u2014it means you\u2019re giving the landlord more flexibility without gaining any in return.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTenants: The Importance of Keeping Copy of Your Lease and Portal Records\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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In today’s digital age, many landlords have moved to online portals for rent payment and other important lease-related communications. While this can be convenient, it also opens the door for potential issues. We’ve received reports of landlords improperly locking tenants out of these portals, not only after serving a 3-day notice of nonpayment but also when tenants vacate the property. This is a serious issue. If you’re locked out of your portal, you may be unable to access crucial documents, including your lease agreement, rent payment history, and maintenance requests. This can create problems if you need to dispute a charge, prove you made timely rent payments, or provide evidence of maintenance issues. Saving Copies of Your Lease and Other Records It is crucial to keep a physical or digital copy of your lease agreement and all important documents within your landlord’s portal. Regularly download and save copies of your rent payment history, maintenance requests, and any other relevant communications. Your lease is a legally binding contract that outlines your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. If your landlord improperly locks you out of your portal, these saved documents can serve as crucial evidence if you were to bring a civil case to protect your rights. If you’ve been locked out of your rental portal or are unable to access important documents, call our office for a consultation. We can help you understand your rights and take steps to protect yourself. Our office is actively seeking clients who have been<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWere You Unfairly Charged a Fee After You Moved Out?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Protecting Tenants’ Rights: Unlawful Fees under Florida Statute \u00a783.575 In recent times, an alarming trend has emerged among landlords in Florida: the unjust imposition of fees on tenants for allegedly failing to give the required notice before vacating their premises at the end of the rental agreement. This practice, governed by Florida Statute \u00a783.575, has become a significant concern for tenants who believe they have complied with their lease terms. As a law firm dedicated exclusively to defending the rights of tenants, we are here to shed light on this issue and offer our legal expertise. Understanding Florida Statute \u00a783.575 Florida Statute \u00a783.575 outlines the conditions under which a landlord may charge a tenant for not providing adequate notice before leaving a rental property. This statute requires tenants to give notice before vacating the premises at the end of the rental agreement. However, there’s a critical aspect that landlords often overlook: they are obligated to send a reminder notice to tenants “15 days before the start of the notification period contained in the lease” and this notice must include the fees, penalties, and other charges. The Growing Concern: Landlords’ Non-Compliance Many landlords are skipping this essential step. They are not sending the required reminder notices to tenants, yet are quick to impose fees for non-compliance with the notice requirement. This practice not only breaches the statute, but it also puts tenants at an unfair disadvantage. Without the reminder (or a discreet reminder buried in other communications), tenants may inadvertently fail<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLooking Back at Changes to Florida Landlord-Tenant Laws in 2023\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJoseph M. Sternberg\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t13 diciembre, 2023\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As we near the end of 2023, it’s clear that Florida’s landscape of landlord-tenant law underwent some noteworthy transformations. As a tenant in this evolving legal environment, it’s crucial to grasp these changes to navigate your rights and responsibilities effectively. Senate Bill 1586, along with its companion bill CS\/HB 1417, stood at the forefront of this legal evolution. One significant shift was the centralization of authority over residential tenancies. This move transferred regulatory power from local municipalities to the state level, creating a uniform legal framework across Florida. While one could argue that it streamlined the legal process for landlord-tenant matters, it also means that nuances in local ordinances, previously tailored to specific community needs, are now overridden by Florida State law. Another area of change that directly impacts tenants is the modification of the notice period required for lease terminations. Understanding these new timelines is critical for tenants, as they dictate the procedure and legality of ending a tenancy or rent increases. Perhaps one of the more tenant-friendly changes is the requirement for landlords to provide advanced written notice for rent increases. Florida law now (as of July 1, 2023) requires at least 30 days\u2019 notice for such increases. This adjustment gives tenants more time to prepare for financial changes, thereby enhancing housing stability and planning. The nuances of these legal changes, including the intricacies of Section 83.57 of the Florida Statutes, are integral to a tenant’s informed decision-making. This section, in particular, deals with the termination of tenancy<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFlorida Renters’ Survival Guide After A Hurricane: What You Need to Know (And Do) Now\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\tJoseph M. Sternberg\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t27 septiembre, 2022\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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When natural disasters strike, the effects can be devastating for residents in the affected area. If you\u2019re a renter in Florida, you might be wondering what your rights are if a natural disaster forces you out of your rental. Here\u2019s what you need to know about being a renter after a hurricane. What to Expect After a Natural Disaster After a natural disaster, you\u2019ll want to be sure to keep informed about any evacuation orders for your area. At the same time, you\u2019ll also want to be prepared for any damage that may occur to your rental property. When a hurricane or other type of storm hits, you can expect the following: Rising waters from storm surge, damaged infrastructure or collapsed roads, power outages, and damage to your rental property. As a renter, if your rental property experiences damages, you may need to take special precautions to protect your rights. Know Your Rights When Returning to a Damaged Property If you evacuated and return to your rental property after a natural disaster, you\u2019ll want to be sure to check the property to see what, if any, damage has occurred. If there are damages that are significant, you have two options depending on the severity of the damages. 1) When Your Rental is “Substantially Impaired” i.e. Unlivable or Destroyed Where the use of the leased premises is \u201csubstantially impaired\u201d  by damage from a natural disaster, Florida law states, If the premises are damaged or destroyed other than by the wrongful or<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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