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Help Christian keep his home - 4 months behind on rent

After the loss of a second income, Christian is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Helene Heike Hahn
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Munich
When my hours were cut in half in August, Christian fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,800. 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 teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Christian has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $2,800 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $390 • Utilities in arrears: $125 • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,285 With deep gratitude, Helene
due date
2026-10-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Helene

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,409 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $672 raised so far (24%). I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Only $200 but hope it helps. - Lille”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Christian all day after reading this. - Kano”

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Christian all day after reading this. - Wudil”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the November deadline works out. - Feira de Santana”

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  • Erica W. Lopez

    Hope it all works out, Helene. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    $2,877.50 raised of $2,800

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