Miami, FL · Member since 2019 · 14 posts · 5 votes
Hello experts, I am been reading lots about cold txt/email in Florida, but there are so many bits that I am afraid of trying (opt-in written consent, opt-out, etc). Anyone out there has done it in Florida and could shine some light. Don't want to break the law and end up with hefty fines. thank you!
I have an addendum that we created just for that reason.
OPT IN TEXTING/SMS AGREEMENT
By executing this agreement, Applicant agrees that Landlord and/or Management and/or a third-party service hired by Landlord and/or Management may send noncommercial text messages to Applicant’s cell phone or mobile device before and/or during any tenancy. Examples of text messages include but are not limited to rent due reminders and inspection notices.
Applicant is not required to sign this agreement or agree to enter into this agreement as a condition of renting a home. This is an optional and additional way Landlord and/or Management may communicate a message to an Applicant or Tenant if Applicant becomes a Tenant.
Applicant agrees to follow Landlord’s and/or Management’s prescribed means of communication to Landlord and/or Management as set forth in the lease or any other documents and texting shall not be substituted by Applicant or Tenant for the prescribed means of communication to Landlord and/or Management.
Landlord and/or Management shall not provide Applicant’s or Tenant’s cell number to any third party for the purposes of marketing any goods or services.