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Keep a roof over Nolan's head in Los Angeles

The closure of the factory left Nolan short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,871 views
Leonardo S. Tillman
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Los Angeles
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, Nolan fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,700. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Nolan has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $4,700 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $3,450 • Late fees and court costs: $270 • Utilities in arrears: $130 • First month of rent as a buffer: $850 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Leonardo
due date
2025-07-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Leonardo

  1. Update from Los Angeles: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 23% funded and I made the first payment toward rent arrears.

  3. Quick update: $234 raised so far (5%). I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $13 but hope it helps. - Lagos”

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    “Blessings! - Latina”

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  • Nolan D. Ramos 🇨🇦 · $20
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    “Only $25 but hope it helps. - Cần Thơ”

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    “Stay strong. Shared with friends too. - Pune”

  • Melanie C. Lawrence 🇬🇧 · $18

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Nolan all day after reading this.”

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    “Be well. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Paris”

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  • Lia Anisa NasutionQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Nolan?

    • Leonardo S. TillmanOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (5 months), advice is welcome too. Good question.

  • Marcos F. Robles

    Hope things get better soon, Leonardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

    • Bambang Hartono

      You're not alone, Leonardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more

      • Hitesh L. Wagh

        take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Vishal J. Bansal

          Take care, Leonardo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

          • Isaac K. Fernandez

            Thinking of you and your family, Leonardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 38 people at work. Take care.

            • Khalid Mostafa

              Praying for you, Leonardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

              • Naresh D. Awasthi

                Hope it all works out, Leonardo. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                $2,273.50 raised of $4,700

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