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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 Kingdom4,558 views
Clara Lawson
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London
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
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Clara

  1. Update from London: we've started the first stage. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $1,351 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $1,531 raised so far (51%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Thought of Clara all day after reading this. - Ikeja”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Clara all day after reading this. - Entebbe”

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    “Thought of Clara all day after reading this. - Bhaktapur”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Clara all day after reading this. - Paris”

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    “Be well. From Lahore with love. - Lahore”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Envigado”

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    “Best of luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Santos”

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    “Hope this helps. - Piraeus”

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  • Michael Jonathan Quartey

    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!

    • Gabriel H. Muñoz

      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.

      • Kavitha C. BhatQuestionPhoto verified

        how is Clara doing now?

        • Songül İpek Yıldız

          Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Khadija Naguib

            rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

            • Sorcha B. Whelan

              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.

              • Iryna Zlata Shevchuk

                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.

                • Josefin Henriksson

                  Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                  • Cansu Selin TürkAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                    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.

                    • Júlia Júlia Xavier

                      Thinking of you and your family, Clara. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. God bless

                      • Noah T. Berry

                        Stay strong, Clara. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

                        • Mateo T. Luna

                          Sending good thoughts, Clara. Shared this with my family.

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