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Keep a roof over Océane's head in Paris

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Océane needs $2,950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Paris.

🇫🇷 Île-de-France, France2,302 views
Océane Collet
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Paris
When the warehouse closed 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 $2,950. 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 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 $2,950 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,950 • Late fees and court costs: $230 • Utilities in arrears: $240 • First month of rent as a buffer: $530 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-09-28
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Océane

  1. Update from Paris: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Yu Na XiaoQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Océane.

    • Océane ColletOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (4 months), $1,950. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

  • Githinji Ssebuliba MremaID verified

    Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

    • Hossain Noman Jahan

      Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Johannesburg but we're thinking of you. God bless.

      • Mizanur Babu Hossain

        Hope it all works out, Océane. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Vasyl TkachukPhoto verified

          Hope things get better soon, Océane. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings!

          • Declan Herrera

            rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Paris.

            $1,570.50 raised of $2,950

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