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Cal. Civ. Code § 704.10

Electronic delivery.

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 704.10
704.10 Electronic delivery. A rental agreement may include a provision that permits the landlord to provide and indicate agreement by electronic means any of the following:
(1) A copy of the rental agreement and any document related to the rental agreement.
(2) A security deposit and any documents related to the accounting and disposition of the security deposit and security deposit refund.
(3) A promise made before the initial rental agreement to clean, repair, or otherwise improve any portion of the premises.
(4) Advance notice of entry under s. 704.05 (2).
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Wisconsin Statute § 704.10 allows rental agreements to include a clause authorizing landlords to deliver certain documents and communications electronically rather than in paper form. The types of materials that may be sent this way include the rental agreement itself, security deposit documents, pre-tenancy promises about repairs or improvements, and advance entry notices required under § 704.05(2). Importantly, this is an opt-in arrangement — the rental agreement must specifically contain a provision permitting electronic delivery for it to apply.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Wis. Stat. § 704.10, landlords who wish to use electronic delivery for lease documents, security deposit accounting, repair promises, or entry notices should ensure their rental agreement explicitly includes a clause authorizing that method. Compliant operators typically obtain clear electronic consent within the agreement itself before relying on digital transmission for any of the listed document types. Maintaining records of electronic delivery — such as sent emails or platform confirmations — is a common practice that supports documentation of compliance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Wis. Stat. § 704.10 means that a landlord can only deliver documents like lease copies, security deposit records, and entry notices electronically if the rental agreement itself contains a provision allowing it. Tenants who did not agree to electronic delivery through their rental agreement may have grounds to question whether a digitally delivered notice or document was properly provided. Tenant-rights organizations in Wisconsin can help clarify whether a specific rental agreement's language satisfies the requirements of § 704.10.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Wis. Stat. § 704.05

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Wis. Stat. § 100.20
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 100.20
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 799.44
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.085
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 66.0435
Wis. Stat. § 704.02
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 704.14
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.15
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 101.145
Wis. Stat. § 101.149
Wis. Stat. § 101.149
Wis. Stat. § 101.647
Wis. Stat. § 101.645
Wis. Stat. § 101.647
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 100.18
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 196.643
Wis. Stat. § 196.643
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 101.937
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 254.11
Wis. Stat. § 254.59
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 101.145
Wis. Stat. § 101.145
Wis. Stat. § 101.149
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 66.1011
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 101.132
Wis. Stat. § 66.1203
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.02
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.90
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.25
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.90
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 710.15
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 823.113
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.16
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 799.40
Wis. Stat. § 799.40
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 799.44
Wis. Stat. § 704.05
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 66.0435
Wis. Stat. § 799.45
Wis. Stat. § 704.27
Wis. Stat. § 704.19
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.02
Wis. Stat. § 704.29
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 704.14
Wis. Stat. § 704.07
Wis. Stat. § 704.28
Wis. Stat. § 100.20
Wis. Stat. § 66.0435
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.01
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 101.91
Wis. Stat. § 704.17
Wis. Stat. § 704.16
Wis. Stat. ch. 704
Wis. Stat. § 106.50
Wis. Stat. § 704.16
Wis. Stat. § 704.21
Wis. Stat. § 704.09

Related Rules

§ 562A.10
Effect of unsigned or undelivered rental agreement
§ 26-6-30
Applicability to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to transaction; exceptions
§ 14-16-3
Scope.

Source Information

Source:https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/704.10
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