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Keep a roof over Ezra's head in St. Petersburg
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Ezra needs $4,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in St. Petersburg.
🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States4,468 views
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $4,550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,100
• Late fees and court costs: $300
• Utilities in arrears: $150
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,000
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Ezra
- due date
- 2026-04-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
How is Ezra doing now?
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Bhopal.
hope things get better soon, Ezra. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of St. Petersburg.
Best of luck, Ezra. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted.
Stay strong, Ezra. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.