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

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Jewel needs $3,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Birmingham.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom5,043 views
Jewel Alamin Rashid
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Birmingham
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,800. 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 two young 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,800 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $310 • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,750 • First month of rent as a buffer: $740 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Jewel
due date
2025-01-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jewel

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,990 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,259 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $78
  • Vino Hendra Sihombing 🇮🇩 · $25

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Jewel all day after reading this. - Bekasi”

  • Alice Anna Fabbri 🇮🇹 · $30

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Jewel all day after reading this.”

  • Eduardo F. Mendoza 🇪🇸 · $25
  • Chamari Thilini Jayawardena 🇱🇰 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Jewel all day after reading this. - Dehiwala”

  • Oranuch Isaree Duangdee 🇹🇭 · $69.50

    “Be well. Hope the January deadline works out. - Bangkok”

  • Jayanthi T. Somayajula 🇮🇳 · $68
  • Lina Amira Saleh 🇪🇬 · $15

    “Hope this helps. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Shubra”

  • Ganesh J. Iyengar 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Paresh K. Patel 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Liliana E. Garcia 🇺🇸 · $23.50
  • Olivia F. Weber 🇺🇸 · $250

    “Wish I could do more. From Winston-Salem with love.”

  • Hyacinth L. Walker 🇯🇲 · $50

    “Hang in there. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Kingston”

  • Ian S. Miller 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Fitri Ani Purnomo 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Hasan Nahid Parvez 🇧🇩 · $5

    “Stay strong. Thought of Jewel all day after reading this. - Dhaka”

  • Mercedes D. Muñoz 🇺🇸 · $4.50
  • Nenita E. Agustin 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Lucas H. Reed 🇦🇺 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. My father told me about this one. - Mandurah”

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  • Jaxon J. AustinAddress verified

    You're not alone, Jewel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Birmingham

    • Samuel Emeka ZakariID verified

      wishing you peace, Jewel. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

      • Ruma Nasrin Majumder

        hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Thinking of Birmingham.

        • Imelda P. Agustin

          Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope January is when things finally get easier.

          • Frank C. Hawkins

            Stay strong, Jewel. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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