Lakeland Tenants: You Have Rights. We Help You Use Them.
The Law Offices of Debi V. Rumph serves tenants in Lakeland and throughout Polk County. If your landlord is not following Florida law — whether that's evicting you improperly, refusing to return your security deposit, or ignoring repair requests — we can help.
We exclusively represent tenants. We do not represent landlords or property management companies.
Common Cases in Lakeland
- Eviction defense — improper notice, retaliatory eviction, defective 3-day notices, and contested evictions filed in Polk County Court
- Security deposit disputes — if your landlord is keeping your deposit without proper legal justification
- Repairs and uninhabitable conditions — AC failure, mold, pest infestation, plumbing failures, and other conditions under Florida Statute §83.51
- Lockouts and utility shutoffs — if your landlord illegally locked you out or cut off utilities, that is against Florida law (Fla. Stat. §83.67)
- Lease termination rights — when your landlord's conduct gives you a legal right to vacate without penalty
Florida Law Applies Everywhere in Polk County
Regardless of whether you're renting in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, or anywhere else in Polk County — Florida's tenant protection laws apply to your rental. The location of your landlord's property management company, or where your lease was signed, doesn't change that.
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Serving: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, Auburndale, Davenport, and throughout Polk County, FL
