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Keep a roof over Solène's head in Paris
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Solène needs $3,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Paris.
🇫🇷 75025, Paris, Île-de-France, France2,997 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,300.
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 two young 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,300 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,350
• Late fees and court costs: $300
• Utilities in arrears: $200
• First month of rent as a buffer: $450
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Solène
- due date
- 2026-11-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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How is Solène doing now?
hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. After 15 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Take care, Solène. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Love from Shubra.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Solène?
Shared it with a few friends. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best
take care, Solène. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best!
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Los Angeles!