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Help Eli keep his home - 3 months behind on rent

After a car accident, Eli is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Owen Gutierrez
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Miami
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, Eli fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,350. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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. Eli 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. 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 $4,350 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,250 • Late fees and court costs: $210 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • First month of rent as a buffer: $670 Thanks for reading all this. - Owen
due date
2026-06-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Owen

  1. Quick update: $414 raised so far (10%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $364 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($190 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Anum Tayyaba IqbalQuestion

    What's already covered and what's the $4,350 for?

    • Owen GutierrezOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $3,250, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Fabiana Sandra NascimentoAddress verified

    Wishing you the best, Owen. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

    • Chirag M. KulkarniPhoto verified

      Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

      • Hassan Marwan TrabelsiPhoto verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

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