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Keep a roof over Clara's head in London
A car accident left Clara short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom4,557 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,000.
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've 1 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 $3,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,150
• Late fees and court costs: $125
• Utilities in arrears: $200
• First month of rent as a buffer: $525
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-11-02
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best!
rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
how is Clara doing now?
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Clara. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Clara. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update.
Thinking of you and your family, Clara. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. God bless
Stay strong, Clara. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Clara. Shared this with my family.