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Keep a roof over Cynthia's head in Manchester

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Cynthia needs $950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Manchester.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom1,821 views
Cynthia A. Austin
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Manchester
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 $950 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $730 • Late fees and court costs: $120 • Utilities in arrears: $100 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Cynthia
due date
2026-06-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Cynthia

  1. Small update. $882 so far, I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($411 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 36% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Lorena A. Franco

    Sending strength, Cynthia. Hope you get there. God bless

    • Harper AndersonPhoto verified

      Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Eyob Hailu MekonnenQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Manchester!

        • Kamau John OumaPhoto verified

          Hope it all works out, Cynthia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

          • Axel D. Perry

            Hang in there, Cynthia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

            • Lucie Nathalie Michel

              Stay strong, Cynthia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Manchester.

              • Esperanza W. Díaz

                hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                • Funmilayo Lola Williams

                  Best of luck, Cynthia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Bakersfield.

                  • Adriana A. RomeroID verifiedPhoto verified

                    Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

                    • Federico SerraPhoto verified

                      Praying for you, Cynthia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best!

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