The Law Offices of Debi V. Rumph

The Law Offices of Debi V. Rumph Welcome to my page! Many tenants do not fully understand Florida landlord tenant law. Also, many tenants are unable to stop evictions. Rumph can help!

Rental agreements, eviction notices, and eviction laws can be very tricky. This is why many of the landlords hire eviction lawyers to draft leases, eviction notices (3 day eviction notice and notices to vacate), and to represent them in the eviction process. Most times, however, tenants cannot afford to hire expensive tenant lawyers. Therefore, often, tenants do not fully understand renter’s right

s, three day notices, tenant’s rights, security deposit laws, tenancy at will or rent deposit laws. However, Attorney Debi V. If contacted early enough, Tenant’s Clinic will arrange for an attorney to review your situation and to come up with a strategic and customized solution to your landlord and tenant problem. Received an eviction letter? Need rent help? Don’t understand your lease agreement? Received a 30 day notice to vacate? A 3 day eviction notice? Like our page and visit our website (http://debirumph.com) and get the help you deserve and the help you can afford today!

06/18/2026

POV: you ignored the notice.

Then came the default judgment.

One of the biggest misconceptions tenants have is:

“If I don’t respond yet… nothing happens yet.”

That’s not how timelines work.

A notice and a court case are not automatically the same thing.

But waiting too long to understand what you received can create a completely different problem.

Before putting the paper aside, ask:

✔ What document did I receive?
✔ Are there deadlines?
✔ Does it require a response?
✔ Did I save a copy?

Ignoring something doesn’t automatically pause the process.

Understand what arrived first.

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06/17/2026

Got eviction papers?

A lot of tenants think court only means answering accusations.

Not always.

Sometimes tenants focus so much on defending…

they forget to ask:

Do I also have issues the court should hear?

Examples people often ask about:

✔ Repair problems
✔ Habitability issues
✔ Conditions they documented
✔ Losses tied to those conditions

Eviction court doesn’t automatically mean only one side speaks.

Understand your options before assuming the process is already decided.

👉 Learn more at debirumph.com

06/16/2026

Florida tenants: pet deposit and pet rent are NOT the same thing.

A lot of people treat them like one charge.

That’s where confusion starts.

Before assuming you’ll get the money back, check:

🐾 Pet deposit → usually a one-time amount tied to the lease terms and possible deductions.

🐾 Pet rent → usually a recurring monthly charge for having the pet.

Then ask:

✔ Does your lease call it a deposit or rent?
✔ Does it say refundable or non-refundable?
✔ Is there a move-out process tied to it?

One of the biggest mistakes tenants make is assuming:

“I paid for my pet… so I automatically get it back.”

Start with the lease language first.

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06/16/2026

You received an eviction notice.

Before assuming you have to move, stop and check:

1. What exactly did you receive?
(A notice and a court case are not automatically the same thing.)
2. How did it arrive?
(Text, paper, posting, and delivery details can matter.)
3. Does it include deadlines or next steps?
4. Did you keep a copy?

One of the biggest mistakes tenants make is reacting before understanding what arrived.

Understand the document first.

👉 Learn more at debirumph.com

06/13/2026

Florida Security Deposit Timeline

A lot of tenants think:

“30 days passed… I automatically win.”

Not always.

Start with ONE question:

Did your landlord make a claim?

Scenario 1:
No claim →
your deposit is generally due within 15 days after move-out.

Scenario 2:
Landlord wants to keep money →
they generally must send written notice within 30 days.

Then another deadline starts:
you may only have 15 days to object.

Before counting days, gather:

📄 Lease
📬 Any notice received
📅 Move-out date
📸 Photos
📍 Forwarding address proof

The timeline matters — but the process matters too.

Learn more:
https://www.debirumph.com/how-long-do-florida-landlords-have-to-return-the-security-deposit?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=post&utm_id=gbp

06/13/2026

You got an eviction notice.

But before assuming the countdown started, ask:

1. What exactly did you receive?
(A notice and a court case are not automatically the same thing.)
2. How did it arrive?
(Text, email, paper, posting, delivery can matter.)
3. Does the document explain deadlines and next steps?
4. Did you keep a copy?

Many tenants react to receiving something…

before understanding what they actually received.

👉 Learn more at debirumph.com

06/12/2026

our water stopped.

Your landlord stopped responding.

Now you’re thinking:

“Do I have to leave?”

Before making a decision:

✔ Confirm what happened
✔ Document the shutoff
✔ Keep communication in writing
✔ Understand what steps come next

Pressure can feel urgent.

That doesn’t automatically make it the process.

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06/11/2026

Your landlord ignored repairs.

So now you’re thinking:

“I’ll just fix it myself and take it off rent.”

Florida repair problems and Florida rent decisions are not automatically the same thing.

Before reducing rent or paying out of pocket, ask:

1. Did I notify the landlord IN WRITING?
(Not just verbal requests.)
2. Does the condition affect health, safety, or habitability?
(Examples: water, sewage, electrical, structural, serious conditions.)
3. Did the landlord have a reasonable chance to respond?
4. Do I have proof?
(Photos, dates, texts, notices.)

One wrong procedural step can turn a repair issue into a payment dispute — or even a 3-Day Notice.

Understand the process before you act.

👉 Learn more at debirumph.com

Your landlord won’t make repairs?Before you pay for repairs yourself, stop paying rent, or assume nothing can be done — ...
06/11/2026

Your landlord won’t make repairs?

Before you pay for repairs yourself, stop paying rent, or assume nothing can be done — check these first:

1. Is the issue affecting health, safety, or habitability?
(Examples may include water, sewage, electrical issues, structural concerns, or serious living conditions.)
2. Did you notify the landlord IN WRITING?
(Texts, emails, dates, and photos matter.)
3. Did the landlord have a reasonable opportunity to respond?
4. Have you documented everything?

One of the biggest mistakes tenants make is turning a repair issue into a payment dispute.

Understand the process before escalating.

Read more:
https://www.debirumph.com/repairs-habitability?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=post&utm_id=gbp

06/11/2026

Signing a lease can feel final.

But many tenants are surprised to learn that lease language and lease outcomes aren’t always the same thing.
Before assuming every clause automatically controls your situation, understand what questions to ask first.

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Orlando, FL
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