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Keep a roof over Silas's head in Rochester
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Silas needs $4,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Rochester.
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After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,150.
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 weekend shifts, 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 $4,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,950
• Late fees and court costs: $390
• Utilities in arrears: $185
• First month of rent as a buffer: $625
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thanks for sharing this, Silas. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best