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Keep a roof over Gianna's head in Los Angeles
After a divorce, Gianna is 5 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $4,150 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,000
• Utilities in arrears: $195
• Rent arrears (5 months): $2,955
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-10-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Gianna
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,016 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Duisburg so I could bring a meal.
hope things get better soon, Gianna. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Sending strength, Gianna. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending love, Gianna. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.
Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. After 18 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
Wishing you peace, Gianna. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Good luck, Gianna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Gianna. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Los Angeles.
shared it with a few friends. Love from Pune.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
Praying for you, Gianna. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Bang Khen
Rooting for you, Gianna. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Rotterdam.
Good luck, Gianna. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Good luck, Gianna. Shared this with my family.
You're not alone, Gianna. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Gaziantep
Best of luck, Gianna. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Good luck, Gianna. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Gianna. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Sending strength, Gianna. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Łódź
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
sending good thoughts, Gianna. Looking forward to the next update.
So sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Los Angeles.