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After a long illness, Allison is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $5,150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $5,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,900
• Late fees and court costs: $230
• Utilities in arrears: $195
• First month of rent as a buffer: $825
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Allison
- due date
- 2026-10-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Allison
Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($323). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
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Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Ribeirão Preto
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
Thanks for sharing this, Allison. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
thinking of you, Allison. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Hang in there. Shared this with my family. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Spokane