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Help me keep his home - 5 months behind on rent

A divorce left William short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

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William Cohen
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Albuquerque
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,450. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 evenings as a cleaner, and I'm 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 $3,450 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (5 months): $2,050 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $190 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $380 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $830 Thanks for reading all this. - William
due date
2026-01-06
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for William.

      • William CohenOwnerAnswerAddress verified

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (5 months) is the biggest at $2,050. It helps to be asked.

    • Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

      • Any chance of seeing the eviction notice?

        • William CohenOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          I sent the eviction notice in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • take care, William. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours

        • sending love, William. This could happen to any of us. Love from Dar es Salaam.

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            • Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Hแบฃi Phรฒng

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