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Keep a roof over Kai's head in Los Angeles

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Kai needs $3,900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Los Angeles.

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Kai Lin
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Los Angeles
When my hours were cut in half in December, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,900. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 $3,900 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,700 • Late fees and court costs: $270 • Utilities in arrears: $130 • First month of rent as a buffer: $800 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-01-27
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Kai

  1. Small update. $2,219 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,274 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Keep your head up. Please keep us posted. - Santa Fe”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Kai all day after reading this.”

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    “Be well. Shared with friends too. - Abuja”

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    “Good luck. Only $230 but hope it helps.”

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    “Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Tel Aviv”

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    “Rooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Jakarta Selatan”

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  • Luca J. Norris

    Wishing you the best, Kai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from San Jose.

    • Cengiz Kerem Erdoğan

      Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. Love from Los Angeles

      • Stefano Testa

        sending love, Kai. Shared this with my family. Take care

        $4,097.50 raised of $3,900

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