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Keep a roof over Serenity's head in San Francisco
A cut in working hours left Serenity short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,485 views
When the warehouse closed in May, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,200.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I've 1 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 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 $4,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $3,000
• Late fees and court costs: $175
• Utilities in arrears: $135
• First month of rent as a buffer: $890
I hope life is good to you.
- Serenity
- due date
- 2026-09-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thanks for sharing this, Serenity. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Riverside.
Take care, Serenity. This could happen to any of us. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Brooklyn.
so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. After 7 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 20 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Best of luck, Serenity. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.