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Keep a roof over Matthew's head in Leicester

A sudden layoff left Matthew short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

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Matthew Mendez
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Leicester
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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. 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 $4,050 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,900 • Late fees and court costs: $160 • Utilities in arrears: $85 • First month of rent as a buffer: $905 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Matthew
due date
2026-06-23
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Matthew

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 42% funded and the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

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  • Rooting for you. Hope you get there. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

    • Wishing you the best, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

      • Babar Zubair ZardariQuestionAddress verified

        is rent arrears (2 months) the biggest cost or is there more coming?

        • Matthew MendezOwnerAnswer

          Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (2 months) comes first ($2,900) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Takoradi.

        • Umesh R. GargID verified

          I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Bekasi

          • this could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Seoul

            • I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Epe

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