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Keep a roof over Frieda's head in Cologne

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Frieda needs $2,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cologne.

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Frieda Kuhn
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Cologne
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,550 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,650 • Late fees and court costs: $280 • Utilities in arrears: $125 • First month of rent as a buffer: $495 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-01-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Frieda

  1. Update from Cologne: I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Cologne: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Amir KleinQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Frieda.

    • Frieda KuhnOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Rent arrears (3 months) is $1,650 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

  • Yaw Felix Fuseini

    Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Cairo

    • Wunmi Lola Nwosu

      Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Sayali H. Pandya

        Hang in there, Frieda. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Munich.

        • Yến Đào Vuong

          Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Londrina this morning.

          • William H. RussellQuestion

            any update on how things are going in Cologne?

            • Roman Mulu Berhe

              Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Kraków.

              • Geneviève Elise Dupont

                Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Ribeirão Preto

                • Ricardo Heitor Freitas

                  Sending good thoughts, Frieda. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope February is when things finally get easier. God bless.

                  • Tejas Vora

                    sending love. Looking forward to the next update. All the best!

                    • Katherine S. Perez

                      good luck. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

                      • Benjamin Ebo Tetteh

                        Shared this with my family. Greetings from Medina!

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