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Keep a roof over Ki-tae's head in Phoenix
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Ki-tae needs $3,950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Phoenix.
🇺🇸 Phoenix, Arizona, United States2,984 views
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 $3,950.
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 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 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 $3,950 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,500
• Late fees and court costs: $270
• Utilities in arrears: $170
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,010
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Ki-tae
- due date
- 2026-12-01
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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thinking of you, Ki-tae. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Entebbe
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ki-tae?
Thank you. If you're in Phoenix I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Praying for you, Ki-tae. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 34 people at work. Thinking of Phoenix.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Noida.
Wishing you peace, Ki-tae. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Wishing you peace, Ki-tae. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Wishing you peace, Ki-tae. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Phoenix.