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Keep a roof over Thomas's head in Nottingham
After a divorce, Thomas is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,550.
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 have three school-aged 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 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 $2,550 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $680
• Late fees and court costs: $300
• Rent arrears (2 months): $1,570
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Thomas
- due date
- 2026-08-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Thomas
Small update. $85 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.
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“Keep your head up. Gave what I could this week. - Saint Petersburg”
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“Wishing you the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Zaria”
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Best of luck, Thomas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care
wishing you peace, Thomas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Hope things get better soon, Thomas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Fukuoka donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Fukuoka.
stay strong, Thomas. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Take care, Thomas. Hope you get there. Take care.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 24 people at work. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Best of luck. This could happen to any of us. After 30 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.