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

After a divorce, Elke is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Elke Pfeiffer
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Berlin
When the restaurant closed in March, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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 $4,000 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,650 • Late fees and court costs: $340 • Utilities in arrears: $210 • First month of rent as a buffer: $800 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Elke
due date
2026-05-20
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Elke

  1. Update from Berlin: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

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  • Verónica L. BenítezQuestion

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

    • Elke PfeifferOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $2,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Evelyn C. Gill

    take care. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Glasgow so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

    • Ezra L. WhitmoreQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Elke?

      • Jürgen Henry SchröderPhoto verified

        Praying for you, Elke. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Greetings from Yokohama!

        • Frank Karl KrausePhoto verified

          Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • David S. Fleming

            Praying for you, Elke. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Love from Richards Bay.

            • Abdullah Anwar Darwish

              So sorry you're going through this, Elke. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Berlin

              • Olivia A. PillayID verified

                Thinking of you and your family, Elke. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

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