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Keep a roof over Colton's head in San Diego
After a delayed insurance payout, Colton is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States3,413 views
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,500.
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 $3,500 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,350
• Late fees and court costs: $135
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• First month of rent as a buffer: $895
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-10-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there, Colton. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Colton!
Rent arrears (4 months) is $2,350 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
sending strength, Colton. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Riverside.
Hope it all works out, Colton. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hang in there, Colton. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Colton. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
how is Colton doing now?
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of San Diego.
So sorry you're going through this, Colton. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out!
Hope this works out for you. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Colton. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Savannah donated after I showed her your page. Love from Savannah.
Good luck, Colton. Shared this with my family. Take care
Stay strong, Colton. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 31 people at work!