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After a car accident, Jacob is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Jacob D. Brown
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Los Angeles
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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. 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 $3,150 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,850 • Utilities in arrears: $165 • Late fees and court costs: $135 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-09-27
bill type
Rent arrears

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the October deadline works out. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Thought of Jacob all day after reading this. - Madrid”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the October deadline works out. - Toulon”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Jacob all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

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  • Hang in there, Jacob. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

    • Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Love from Hobart.

      • Praying for you, Jacob. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

        • Festus Femi AnyanwuPhoto verified

          Hope it all works out, Jacob. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

          • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Seoul.

            • Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Los Angeles.

              • Thinking of you and your family, Jacob. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

                • Hope things get better soon, Jacob. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                  • Thinking of you and your family, Jacob. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless

                    • Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 8 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Kanpur!

                      • Praying for you, Jacob. Hope you get there. Take care.

                        • Wishing you peace, Jacob. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.

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