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Keep a roof over Paisley's head in Chicago
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Paisley needs $4,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Chicago.
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After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I've 4 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 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 $4,300 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $3,300
• Late fees and court costs: $320
• Utilities in arrears: $95
• First month of rent as a buffer: $585
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-11-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you, Paisley. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Chicago!
Praying for you, Paisley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Granada.
sending good thoughts, Paisley. Hope you get there. Love from Montego Bay.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Pretoria so I could bring a meal.
Hang in there, Paisley. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 14 people at work. Love from Dasmariñas
keep going, Paisley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 22 people at work.
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Wishing you peace, Paisley. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
So sorry you're going through this, Paisley. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
thinking of you. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.