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After a long illness, Arjen is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Arjen Bas Van der Heijden
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Haarlem
When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I have two young children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working two part-time jobs, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,200 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $260 • Utilities in arrears: $145 • First month of rent as a buffer: $795 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-10-21
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Mohammedia so I could bring a meal. Love from Dasmariñas.

      • Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Arjen

          • It's all in the list in the story. late fees and court costs is the big one at $260, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

        • You're not alone, Arjen. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Haarlem.

          • Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

            • Best of luck, Arjen. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Manila!

              • Thinking of you and your family, Arjen. Hope you get there. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Gold Coast

                • Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Haarlem.

                  • Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Anaheim

                    • gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care!

                      • Stay strong, Arjen. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.

                        • rooting for you, Arjen. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. God bless.

                          • So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

                            • Sending love, Arjen. Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

                              • Sending strength, Arjen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                                • Thinking of you, Arjen. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Istanbul!

                                  • so sorry you're going through this, Arjen. Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care

                                    • sending love, Arjen. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                      • Stay strong, Arjen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

                                        • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Haarlem.

                                          • Wishing you peace, Arjen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

                                            • Hope it all works out, Arjen. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                                              • Sending strength, Arjen. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                                                • Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Sacramento.

                                                  • Sending love, Arjen. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning

                                                    • hope things get better soon, Arjen. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Lowell

                                                      • Sending strength, Arjen. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.

                                                        • Thinking of you, Arjen. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 13 people at work. All the best.

                                                          • Hope you get there. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Haarlem.

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