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Keep a roof over Sharon's head in Austin

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Sharon needs $3,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Austin.

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States1,053 views
Lydia Molina
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Austin
When my hours were cut in half in November, Sharon fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,300. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Sharon has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $3,300 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,300 • Late fees and court costs: $155 • Utilities in arrears: $240 • First month of rent as a buffer: $605 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-03-15
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Lydia

  1. We're at 9% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($179). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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