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Help Bennett keep his home - 4 months behind on rent

After a sudden layoff, Bennett is 4 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States636 views
Tammy W. Johnson
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San Diego
When my hours were cut in half in August, Bennett fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,200. 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 a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Bennett has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $2,200 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,750 • Utilities in arrears: $290 • Late fees and court costs: $160 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Tammy
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Ryan N. CampbellPhoto verified

    You're not alone, Tammy. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

    • Shafiq Mohammad Majumder

      Sending strength, Tammy. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

      • Nadia Basma Belkacem

        So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.

        • Cesar F. Flores

          Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Lahore

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