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Hermann received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

After the closure of the factory, Hermann is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Finn Koch
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Berlin
When my hours were cut in half in August, Hermann fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,450. 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 three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Hermann has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is 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 $4,450 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,300 • Late fees and court costs: $280 • Utilities in arrears: $175 • First month of rent as a buffer: $695 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2025-11-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Milena Svetlana Gusev

    Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

    • Hannah JägerQuestion

      How is Hermann doing now?

      • Emiliano C. HernándezID verified

        Rooting for you, Finn. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Berlin.

        • Alka Nisha SandhuQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hermann

          • Finn KochOwnerAnswer

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($3,300) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

        • Madeline G. Price

          Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Dasmariñas

          • Joaquim Carlos Borges

            Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Rome this morning. God bless.

            • Habib Bhuiyan

              Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Los Angeles.

              • Ayumi Nakamura

                Thinking of you and your family, Finn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

                • Olga Theodora Galanis

                  Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Kumasi

                  • Guilherme Luiz Barros

                    Best of luck, Finn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from London.

                    • Muhammad Erlangga Hartono

                      sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Thinking of Berlin!

                      • Kamal Sagar Regmi

                        Keep going, Finn. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Wudil.

                        • Terry A. Vazquez

                          hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Machakos.

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