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Help Carol keep her home - 2 months behind on rent

After a cut in working hours, Carol is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Henry C. Washington
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When my hours were cut in half in August, Carol fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,850. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Carol 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 $4,850 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $3,200 • Late fees and court costs: $350 • Utilities in arrears: $320 • First month of rent as a buffer: $980 With deep gratitude, Henry
due date
2026-11-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Henry

  1. 79% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. 47% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Quick update: $1,050 raised so far (22%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Dario Raffaele MazzaPhoto verified

    so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

    • Olumide Uchenna Nwachukwu

      Thinking of you and your family, Henry. This could happen to any of us. Take care

      • Lennart Sven HellströmQuestion

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

        • Henry C. WashingtonOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (2 months), $3,200. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

      • Ali Yavuz

        Hope things get better soon, Henry. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

        • Leo A. Barrett

          Sending strength, Henry. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best

          • Domenico Simone Marino

            Sending strength, Henry. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Bogra this morning.

            • Nitin S. Sawant

              You're not alone, Henry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. 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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