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Keep a roof over Isla's head in San Diego
The loss of a second income left Isla short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,040 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 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.
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 $4,800 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $3,500
• Late fees and court costs: $410
• First month of rent as a buffer: $890
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Isla
- due date
- 2026-02-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care, Isla. Shared this with my family
Praying for you, Isla. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Kyiv but we're thinking of you. Love from Kyiv.
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Malang.
Sending love, Isla. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together. Love from Gwagwalada.
Sending love, Isla. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of San Diego
So sorry you're going through this, Isla. Hope you get there. Greetings from Chicago
So sorry you're going through this, Isla. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Boulogne-Billancourt donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Alcalá de Henares
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Seoul but we're thinking of you. Thinking of San Diego