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Help Usha keep her home - 2 months behind on rent

The closure of the factory left Usha short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ San Diego, California, United States6,095 views
Ankit K. Dhawan
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San Diego
When my hours were cut in half in June, Usha fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,850. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Usha 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 $4,850 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (2 months): $3,750 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $195 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $260 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $645 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Ankit
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Rรฉmi Mathieu GuillotQuestionPhoto verified

    any update on how things are going in San Diego?

    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 13 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

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

        • Ankit K. DhawanOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (2 months) is the big one at $3,750, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

      • Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Take care.

        • is there anything that isn't money that would help Usha?

          • Ankit K. DhawanOwnerAnswer

            Thank you. If you're in San Diego I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

        • You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of San Diego

          • Hope you get there. Blessings!

            • Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

              • Thanks for sharing this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of San Diego

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