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Brooks received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a cut in working hours, Brooks is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇬🇧 SE15 1YQ, London, England, United Kingdom947 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 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 $2,900 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,550
• Utilities in arrears: $240
• Late fees and court costs: $110
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-02-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Brooks
Small update. $85 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
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good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this, Brooks. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of London.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Brooks.
Rent arrears (4 months) is $2,550 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of London.
Sending love, Brooks. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 26 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Manila
Sending good thoughts, Brooks. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update.
Praying for you, Brooks. I hope things turn around soon