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Keep a roof over Aria's head in Edinburgh
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Aria needs $2,850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Edinburgh.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,850.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave.
I've 4 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 $2,850 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,800
• Late fees and court costs: $165
• Utilities in arrears: $180
• First month of rent as a buffer: $705
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Aria
- due date
- 2025-05-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Pune.
Thinking of you, Aria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Good luck, Aria. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Kisumu donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Edinburgh.
You're not alone, Aria. Hope this works out for you
So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Edinburgh
Keep going, Aria. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Aria. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Edinburgh.
Hang in there, Aria. This could happen to any of us. Blessings
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Edinburgh.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from San Diego.
sending good thoughts, Aria. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.