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Keep a roof over Paul's head in Paris

A termination letter arrived last week. Paul needs $2,700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Paris.

🇫🇷 Paris, Île-de-France, France1,790 views
Paul Masson
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Paris
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,700. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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. 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 $2,700 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,550 • Late fees and court costs: $280 • Utilities in arrears: $90 • First month of rent as a buffer: $780 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-09-15
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Paul

  1. Quick update: $526 raised so far (19%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 18% there. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Quick update: $194 raised so far (7%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Kylie N. Burns

    thinking of you, Paul. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

    • Gökhan Kerem Şahin

      Good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Mansi W. Bhide

        sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

        • Haider Asad Ali

          reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Manchester

          $1,505 raised of $2,700

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