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Keep a roof over Dustin's head in Leicester

After a divorce, Dustin is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Dustin W. Moreno
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Leicester
When the restaurant closed in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,450. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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 $2,450 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,500 • Late fees and court costs: $175 • Utilities in arrears: $270 • First month of rent as a buffer: $505 Glad we found this place. - Dustin
due date
2026-08-20
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Dustin

  1. We're at 50% thanks to 36 of you. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($602). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($283). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the September deadline works out. - Nakuru”

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    “Hope the September deadline works out. - Iași”

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  • Piotr Mateusz Wróbel

    Sending strength. Shared this with my family. After 23 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from São Paulo

    • Michel Ethan Maillard

      Sending good thoughts, Dustin. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Ciudad de México

      • Eduardo E. Peña

        Sending strength, Dustin. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Daegu!

        • Benjamin Edwards

          Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Leeds this morning. Greetings from Leeds.

          • Serenity N. Cunningham

            Wishing you peace, Dustin. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Jorge M. Mendoza

              Stay strong, Dustin. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

              • Sibusiso P. Jones

                Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Cardiff so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Leicester.

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