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Keep a roof over Lamia's head in Birmingham
A termination letter arrived last week. Lamia needs $900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Birmingham.
🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom898 views
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900.
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've 2 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 $900 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $220
• First month of rent as a buffer: $550
• Utilities in arrears: $130
I hope life is good to you.
- Lamia
- due date
- 2026-07-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope it all works out, Lamia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Leeds this morning. Thinking of Birmingham!
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lamia.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. late fees and court costs comes first ($220) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Thinking of you, Lamia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Bellevue
This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Belo Horizonte so I could bring a meal. All the best.
you're not alone, Lamia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Birmingham.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Blessings.