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Keep a roof over Jade's head in Houston

After a delayed insurance payout, Jade is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Jade S. Jones
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Houston
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,200. 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've 1 children 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,200 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,050 • Late fees and court costs: $250 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 Glad we found this place. - Jade
due date
2025-12-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jade

  1. Quick update: $1,866 raised so far (58%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Antonio F. Acosta 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Manal Yassin 🇸🇦 · $100
  • Rolando C. Aquino 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Thought of Jade all day after reading this. - Mandaue”

  • David Rosenberg 🇮🇱 · $100

    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Jerusalem”

  • Gerald W. Greene 🇳🇿 · $100
  • Savannah H. Martin 🇨🇦 · $100

    “Keep your head up. I'm in Halifax, thinking of you. - Halifax”

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  • Isaiah W. Porter 🇨🇦 · $100

    “Best of luck. Thought of Jade all day after reading this. - Brampton”

  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $100

    “Praying for you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Sakai”

  • Afshan Shaista Iqbal 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Christopher Hawkins 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Peoria”

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    “Keep your head up. Saw your post and had to give. - Ballarat”

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  • Oky Gunawan Lestari

    Hang in there, Jade. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.

    • Chamari Nadeesha Wanigasekara

      So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

      • Sérgio Jorge Barros

        Sending love, Jade. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Konya so I could bring a meal. Love from Saint Petersburg

        • Zahra Taghreed Amin

          Keep going, Jade. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Brampton

          • Sandra Sandra Annan

            Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

            • Rohan T. BediPhoto verified

              Hope you get there. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

              • Miles F. Moran

                Hang in there, Jade. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 17 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Noida.

                • Fatma Songül Bayram

                  Praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Kochi

                  • Mohit P. Oberoi

                    stay strong, Jade. This could happen to any of us.

                    • Anna Dijkstra

                      Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

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