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Keep a roof over Nolan's head in Albany
After a sudden layoff, Nolan is 5 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States918 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150.
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 $1,150 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $430
• Utilities in arrears: $150
• First month of rent as a buffer: $570
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-11-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Nolan
Small update. $239 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($427). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
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Keep going, Nolan. Hope this works out for you
Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Bucaramanga.
Wishing you the best, Nolan. Your post was clear and honest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thinking of you and your family, Nolan. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.