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Keep a roof over Jameson's head in Durham

After a car accident, Jameson is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States3,929 views
Jameson P. Powell
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Durham
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice 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'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 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. 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 $4,150 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $920 • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,950 • Utilities in arrears: $280 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-11-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jameson

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,975 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($2,200). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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

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  • Aiden Garcia

    Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Naples

    • Abubakar Dayo Ogunleye

      keep going, Jameson. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Pretoria.

      • Claire L. Edwards

        Thinking of you, Jameson. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Buenos Aires

        • Padma F. Chowdary

          Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted

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