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After the loss of a second income, Kendall is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $2,650 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $660
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,750
• Utilities in arrears: $240
Glad we found this place.
- Kendall
- due date
- 2026-06-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Fresno
Sending strength, Kendall. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Christchurch
You're not alone, Kendall. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Kendall. This could happen to any of us.
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Rohini donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Addis Ababa
you're not alone, Kendall. This could happen to any of us.
You're not alone, Kendall. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Christchurch.