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Boris received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A sudden layoff left Boris short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇩🇪 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany1,707 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $800 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $135
• First month of rent as a buffer: $510
• Utilities in arrears: $155
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2025-10-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Boris
Small update. $244 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
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How is Boris doing now?
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Epe so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Boris. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Augsburg
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Boris.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. late fees and court costs is the biggest at $135. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours
Sending love, Boris. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Cape Town but we're thinking of you
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Boris?
Thank you. If you're in Augsburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Best of luck, Boris. I hope things turn around soon
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Mohammedia
thanks for sharing this, Boris. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Yonkers
stay strong, Boris. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Makassar.
Hope it all works out, Boris. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Seattle