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

After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, James fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $450. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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. James 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 $450 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $310 • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $70 Glad we found this place.