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Carol received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

The closure of the factory left Carol short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States4,334 views
Owen Jennings
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Ann Arbor
Following a long illness in the family, Carol fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,700. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave. There are 1 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Carol has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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 $4,700 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,600 • Late fees and court costs: $230 • Utilities in arrears: $185 • First month of rent as a buffer: $685 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Owen
due date
2025-12-25
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Owen

  1. We're at 75% thanks to 97 of you. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. We're at 45% thanks to 44 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Update from Ann Arbor: we've started the first stage. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Valentin Florian Marty

    this could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

    • Lincoln S. AllenQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ann Arbor

      • Owen JenningsOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Ann Arbor I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Ángel F. Morales

      You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 14 people at work. Greetings from Tampa.

      • Vincenzo Raffaele Gentile

        rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon

        • Sadia Naqvi

          Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

          • Ahmed Adel Nasser

            So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

            • Fernando T. Salazar

              Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Rohini.

              • Uche Damilola Danjuma

                Sending strength. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Likoni!

                • Christopher CurtisID verified

                  Rooting for you, Owen. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                  • Lemi W. RanginuiAddress verified

                    Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

                    • Uzma Shaista Abbasi

                      Stay strong, Owen. Hope this works out for you

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