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Help Colton keep his home - 2 months behind on rent

After a cut in working hours, Colton is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

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Megan H. Martin
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Victoria
When the packaging plant closed in November, Colton fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,550. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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. Colton has started working night deliveries, 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 $4,550 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $3,550 • Late fees and court costs: $110 • Utilities in arrears: $330 • First month of rent as a buffer: $560 I hope life is good to you. - Megan
due date
2026-02-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Fabian Felix Sauer

    Thinking of you, Megan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care!

    • Tamanna Ruma Uddin

      Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted

      • Lokesh E. Varma

        thanks for sharing this, Megan. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Geneviève Elise Gautier

          Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from São Paulo

          • Fernando P. Ruiz

            Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 12 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Victoria.

            • Miguel T. Ramírez

              Wishing you the best, Megan. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 7 people at work. God bless.

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