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A long illness left Rubina short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
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 have a toddler and a baby 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 $600 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Rent arrears (3 months): $420
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-11-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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so sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Rubina?
Thank you. If you're in Salem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Good luck, Rubina. I hope things turn around soon. After 22 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Lucknow
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