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Help Liliana keep her home - 2 months behind on rent

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Liliana needs $4,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Southampton.

🇬🇧 Southampton, England, United Kingdom2,205 views
Brooks C. McCoy
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Southampton
Following a long illness in the family, Liliana fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,050. 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. Liliana 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 $4,050 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,850 • Late fees and court costs: $250 • Utilities in arrears: $185 • First month of rent as a buffer: $765 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Brooks
due date
2026-10-18
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Brooks

  1. Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($1,844). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Nisha B. Chauhan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Châu Thanh Bui🇻🇳Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Basma Khadija Siddiqui

    thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 23 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Hari K. Namboothiri

      Rooting for you, Brooks. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Southampton.

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