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Keep a roof over Alice's head in San Francisco
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Alice needs $1,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in San Francisco.
🇺🇸 California, United States606 views
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I've 2 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 night deliveries, 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 $1,300 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $260
• First month of rent as a buffer: $820
• Late fees and court costs: $220
Glad we found this place.
- Alice
- due date
- 2026-10-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Christian N. Green 🇺🇸 · $113
“Hope things get better. Hope the October deadline works out. - Pittsburgh”
- Budi Oky Hakim 🇮🇩 · $100
“Every little bit. Thought of Alice all day after reading this.”
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Alice?
hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Alice.
Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care
You're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from São Paulo.
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Cầu Giấy.