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A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Leah needs $4,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cincinnati.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Cincinnati, Ohio, United States3,239 views
Leah T. Armstrong
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Cincinnati
When my hours were cut in half in June, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $4,550 goes: โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $450 โ€ข Rent arrears (4 months): $3,400 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $700 Thanks for reading all this. - Leah
due date
2026-10-14
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Leah

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,555 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    โ€œGood luck. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Gironaโ€

  • Aaron Hart ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œBest of luck. Thought of Leah all day after reading this. - San Joseโ€

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  • Take care, Leah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

    • So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Casablanca.

      • Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

        • Take care, Leah. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care

          • Praying for you, Leah. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

            • thinking of you, Leah. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Pune

              • Sending strength, Leah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Cincinnati.

                • Wishing you the best, Leah. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care

                  • Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Wellington so I could bring a meal. God bless

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Leah. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                      • Keep going. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Cincinnati.

                        • Sending strength, Leah. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

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