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Keep a roof over Susana's head in Bakersfield
After a sudden layoff, Susana is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States2,422 views
When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,850.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,850 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $150
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,600
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,100
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-06-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Susana
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- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
“You got this. Thought of Susana all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
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“Blessings. Hope the May deadline works out. - Port Harcourt”
- Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $73
- Gonzalo Hernández 🇪🇸 · $25
“Thought of Susana all day after reading this. - Valencia”
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“Only $20 but hope it helps. - Aswan”
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“Stay strong. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Surabaya”
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Bakersfield
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 25 people at work.
Sending love, Susana. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Karachi donated after I showed her your page.
hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 30 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
this could happen to any of us. Love from Jodhpur.
Take care, Susana. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.