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Claire received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A sudden layoff left Claire short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,296 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,050.
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 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 weekend shifts, 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 $4,050 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,850
• Late fees and court costs: $260
• Utilities in arrears: $130
• First month of rent as a buffer: $810
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-09-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you and your family, Claire. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Keep going, Claire. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Cape Coast
hang in there. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Diego
Sending good thoughts, Claire. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Olinda.
Thinking of you and your family, Claire. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together.
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.
Hope things get better soon, Claire. Hope this works out for you
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of San Diego.
Rooting for you, Claire. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Sending love. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Brooklyn this morning. Thinking of San Diego