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Keep a roof over Payal's head in Boston
After a divorce, Payal is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States2,734 views
When the bakery closed in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,500.
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 a teenager still in school 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,700
• First month of rent as a buffer: $610
• Utilities in arrears: $190
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Payal
- due date
- 2025-10-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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So sorry you're going through this, Payal. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Flint donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Flint.
You're not alone, Payal. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Any update on how things are going in Boston?
Wishing you peace, Payal. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Bangkok donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Payal.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($2,700) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Boston.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (3 months), advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Wishing you the best, Payal. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page
so sorry you're going through this, Payal. Looking forward to the next update.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Valencia donated after I showed her your page.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Depok
Hope things get better soon, Payal. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Tokyo this morning. Greetings from Tokyo.
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Greetings from Nairobi.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
Thinking of you, Payal. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Kingston.
Take care, Payal. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Kolkata donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. After 19 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Warsaw.