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Keep a roof over Gabriele's head in Cologne

A termination letter arrived last week. Gabriele needs $2,600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cologne.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2,773 views
Gabriele Heike Herrmann
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Cologne
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,600. 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 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 $2,600 goes: โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $120 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $610 โ€ข Rent arrears (3 months): $1,870 Thank you so much. - Gabriele
due date
2026-05-29
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Gabriele

  1. Update from Cologne: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 46% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 27% there. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Thank you.

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  • Gadi Yosef Klein

    I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

    • Andrea M. Rangel

      sending love, Gabriele. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Cologne

      • Teresa Malinowski

        Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Santa Fe.

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