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Keep a roof over Maëlle's head in Boulogne-Billancourt

After a sudden layoff, Maëlle is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Maëlle Maëlle Martin
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Boulogne-Billancourt
When the hotel closed in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have two young 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,800 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,650 • Late fees and court costs: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $870 I hope life is good to you. - Maëlle
due date
2026-11-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Fabrice Étienne Dumas

    Take care. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Berlin!

    • Kamau Collins OumaQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maëlle

      • Maëlle Maëlle MartinOwnerAnswerID verified

        Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (4 months), $1,650. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Carolina L. CabreraAddress verified

      Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

      • Gloria N. Hamilton

        Hope things get better soon, Maëlle. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

        • Charlotte H. Silva

          Thinking of you and your family. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

          • Stefan Daniel Pohl

            Sending good thoughts, Maëlle. Shared this with my family.

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