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After a delayed insurance payout, Brenda is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States222 views
When my hours were cut in half in July, 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 $5,050.
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 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 $5,050 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,900
• Late fees and court costs: $320
• Utilities in arrears: $180
• First month of rent as a buffer: $650
Thanks for reading all this.
- Brenda
- due date
- 2026-11-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Best of luck, Brenda. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Brenda. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.
Rooting for you, Brenda. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Brenda. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Stay strong, Brenda. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Albany.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Albany.
keep going, Brenda. Hope this works out for you.
wishing you peace, Brenda. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking