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After a delayed insurance payout, Jana is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

🇩🇪 GermanyPosted Oct 1, 2026706 views
Jana Ziegler
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Member since Feb 6, 2026 · Düsseldorf
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,100. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $3,100 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $175 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,400 • First month of rent as a buffer: $525 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Jana

  1. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($140). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($279 in total) the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Thought of Jana all day after reading this.”

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    “God bless! - Busan”

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    “Hope things get better. - Pietermaritzburg”

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    “Only $22 but hope it helps. - Jakarta”

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    “Saw your post and had to give. - Nottingham”

  • Julia Karin Schulz 🇩🇪 · $10 · 3h ago

    “All the best. I'm in Frankfurt, thinking of you.”

  • Liam Mason 🇬🇧 · $3 · 3h ago

    “God bless. Been where you're, it gets better. - Belfast”

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  • Any update on how things are going in Düsseldorf?

    • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

      • keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

        • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Lawrence NguyenQuestion3h ago

            can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Düsseldorf

            • Jana ZieglerOwnerAnswer3h ago

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about late fees and court costs, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.

          • stay strong, Jana. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

            • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

              • Abril K. BenítezQuestion3h ago

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

                • Jana ZieglerOwnerAnswer3h ago

                  It's all in the list in the story. late fees and court costs is the big one at $175, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

              • I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Södertälje

                • Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Düsseldorf!

                  • Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                    • Looking forward to the next update. Love from Pretoria.

                      • hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                        • Puja Laxmi ThapaPhoto verified3h ago

                          Hang in there, Jana. Hope this works out for you. Love from Cape Town.

                          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Mardan

                            • hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

                              • This could happen to any of us. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

                                • Best of luck, Jana. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                                  • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Adama donated after I showed her your page. Love from Adama.

                                    • Safiatou Safiatou DoumbiaPhoto verified3h ago

                                      so sorry you're going through this, Jana. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 22 people at work.

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