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Keep a roof over Zoé's head in Saint-Denis

After a sudden layoff, Zoé is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Isabelle Corinne Leroy
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Saint-Denis
Following a long illness in the family, Zoé fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,650. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Zoé has started working extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,650 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $500 • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,950 • Utilities in arrears: $200 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Isabelle
due date
2024-07-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Isabelle

  1. We're at 39% thanks to 33 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($915). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($665). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Zoé all day after reading this. - Luxor”

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    “Thought of Zoé all day after reading this. - Verona”

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    “Hope it all works out. Only $43 but hope it helps.”

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  • Clément René Rodriguez

    good luck, Isabelle. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

    • Isha F. Chavan

      sending good thoughts, Isabelle. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Tucson.

      • Akash R. Dhawan

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Dhaka.

        • Milon Rubel Mahmud

          Hang in there, Isabelle. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together.

          • Alejandro M. RíosID verifiedPhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Isabelle. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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