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Keep a roof over Brandon's head in Southampton

A sudden layoff left Brandon short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,151 views
Brandon S. Smith
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Southampton
After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 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 $3,450. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,450 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,600 • Late fees and court costs: $135 • Utilities in arrears: $165 • First month of rent as a buffer: $550 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Brandon
due date
2026-02-27
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Brandon

  1. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($792). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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  • Hang in there, Brandon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

    • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Caruaru.

      • Hope it all works out, Brandon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

        • Sending strength, Brandon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

          • Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Bahir Dar donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

            • Rooting for you, Brandon. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

              • You're not alone, Brandon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 26 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings!

                • Hope things get better soon, Brandon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. All the best.

                  • Wishing you the best, Brandon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care!

                    • Keep going, Brandon. Hope this works out for you. After 17 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best

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