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Keep a roof over Alexa's head in Birmingham

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Alexa needs $3,650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Birmingham.

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Alexa T. Turner
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Birmingham
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 weekend shifts, and I'm 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 $3,650 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,200 • Late fees and court costs: $250 • Utilities in arrears: $320 • First month of rent as a buffer: $880 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2025-07-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Alexa

  1. Small update. $886 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  2. Quick update: $612 raised so far (17%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 5% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.

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  • Ruby Barnett

    hope it all works out, Alexa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together.

    • Greyson N. Evans

      So sorry you're going through this, Alexa. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours

      • Shailesh B. Mehta

        Thanks for sharing this, Alexa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

        • Regina Vanessa Gonçalves

          Thinking of you and your family. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Birmingham

          • Vincent MoreauPhoto verified

            Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless

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