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Keep a roof over Jacques's head in Boulogne-Billancourt

After a cut in working hours, Jacques is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

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Jacques Laurent
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Boulogne-Billancourt
When the call centre closed in June, 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 $3,250. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,250 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,550 • Utilities in arrears: $90 • First month of rent as a buffer: $610 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Jacques
due date
2026-08-09
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jacques

  1. We're at 53% thanks to 46 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($1,215). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Boulogne-Billancourt: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Sami Walid Nassar

    wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless

    • Giovana Bruna Brito

      Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Los Angeles

      • Yinka Bolaji MbaQuestion

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

        • Jacques LaurentOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (3 months), $2,550. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Sapana Samjhana Thapa

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

        • Dinesh C. Gurjar

          Shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

          • Nargis Moumita Ghosh

            Stay strong. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. God bless

            • Clement Joseph Abdul

              Sending good thoughts, Jacques. Shared this with my family. Love from Nagpur

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                  Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Love from Ibadan.

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