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Help me keep her home - 3 months behind on rent
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Cristina needs $3,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Fresno.
🇺🇸 United StatesPosted Oct 1, 20262,168 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I've 2 children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working weekend shifts, and I'm 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 $3,400 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,400
• First month of rent as a buffer: $630
• Utilities in arrears: $370
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-12-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Cristina
4% there. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Thank you.
We're at 13% thanks to 14 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Quick update: $722 raised so far (21%). I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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What happens if you don't reach the full goal?
It all still gets used for what's on the list. If there's a gap I'll arrange payment terms. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending love, Cristina. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Will you pay the landlord directly?
I pay the landlord and post the receipt here so you can see where it went. Fair thing to want to know.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Fresno.
is November a hard date?
Still November. I'll post here if that changes. Good question.
Can't give this month but I will next paycheck!
What's already covered and what's the $3,400 for?
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $2,400, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
keep going, Cristina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours. Love from San Diego.
Hope things get better soon, Cristina. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Take care, Cristina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Soweto