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Keep a roof over Joseph's head in Bronx

After a divorce, Joseph is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇺🇸 Bronx, New York, United States3,961 views
Joseph L. Hayes
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Bronx
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,850. 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 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 $3,850 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,350 • Late fees and court costs: $430 • Utilities in arrears: $145 • First month of rent as a buffer: $925 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2025-09-02
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “Get well soon. Hope the September deadline works out. - Durgapur”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Wudil”

  • Sachiko Junko Ishida 🇯🇵 · $50

    “Get well soon. I'm in Kitakyushu, thinking of you. - Kitakyushu”

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  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $20

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Sapporo”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Accra”

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  • Avery Chapman 🇬🇧 · $58

    “Good luck. Hope the September deadline works out. - Aberdeen”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Joseph all day after reading this. - Augsburg”

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  • Andrés F. López

    Keep going, Joseph. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Naledi B. Padayachee

      So sorry you're going through this, Joseph. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Gustavo Macías

        Thinking of you and your family, Joseph. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

        • Kylie W. Steele

          thinking of you and your family, Joseph. It takes guts to ask. Well done

          • Veronica Donatella LombardoAddress verified

            Thinking of you, Joseph. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

            • Camila J. Aguilar

              wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

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