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Emma received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A divorce left Emma short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 Joliet, Illinois, United States981 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,650.
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 two young 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $3,650 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,600
• Late fees and court costs: $115
• Utilities in arrears: $300
• First month of rent as a buffer: $635
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Emma
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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good luck, Emma. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Joliet.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope it all works out, Emma. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
You're not alone, Emma. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Montego Bay.
praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Heliopolis