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A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Cheng needs $2,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Houston.

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Cheng Cheng Ding
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Houston
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,300 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,900 • Utilities in arrears: $195 • Late fees and court costs: $205 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Cheng
due date
2026-07-24
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Jessica J. Kruger 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Blessings. Hope the July deadline works out. - Sandton”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇷 · $25

    “Happy to help. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Athens”

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  • Seda Songül Çelik 🇹🇷 · $50

    “Best of luck. Thought of Cheng all day after reading this.”

  • Srinivas E. Kamath 🇮🇳 · $20
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  • Axel S. McCoy 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Hope it all works out. My mother told me about this one. - Dundee”

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    “My brother told me about this one. - Oaxaca de Juárez”

  • Auma Atim Mukasa 🇰🇪 · $20

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Cheng all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

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  • Joyce J. Hawkins 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Cheng all day after reading this. - Fort Worth”

  • Anwar Karim Rahman 🇲🇦 · $50

    “Hang in there. Thought of Cheng all day after reading this. - Tangier”

  • Mim Tania Howlader 🇧🇩 · $32
  • Colton W. Wallace 🇦🇺 · $47

    “Hang in there. Thought of Cheng all day after reading this.”

  • Dae-hyun Joo 🇰🇷 · $50

    “Thought of Cheng all day after reading this.”

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  • Noah B. Fields🇨🇦Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Robert D. WattsQuestionID verified

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Cheng?

    • Cheng Cheng DingOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Houston I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Yogyakarta.

    • thanks for sharing this, Cheng. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Hang in there, Cheng. Shared this with my family. Love from Petrópolis.

        • Olivia B. PhillipsQuestionPhoto verified

          How is Cheng doing now?

          • Good luck, Cheng. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Houston.

            • thinking of you and your family, Cheng. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes!

              • Matthew L. ColeQuestionPhoto verified

                Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Cheng!

                • Cheng Cheng DingOwnerAnswer

                  Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (4 months), $1,900. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

              • Rooting for you, Cheng. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                • Geetha S. KamathID verified

                  Hope things get better soon, Cheng. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together

                  • Hope you get there. My neighbor in Jaffna donated after I showed her your page. Love from Jaffna.

                    • take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from București

                      • Stay strong, Cheng. Shared this with my family. Blessings

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