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Lena received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Lena needs $3,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nuremberg.

🇩🇪 90467, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany1,949 views
Lena Clara Schmid
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Nuremberg
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave. I've 4 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 $3,800 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,500 • Late fees and court costs: $340 • Utilities in arrears: $210 • First month of rent as a buffer: $750 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-09-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Lena

  1. Update from Nuremberg: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Nuremberg: the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($300). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

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    “Blessings. Hope you get the rest soon. - Spokane”

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    “Every little bit. Hope the September deadline works out. - New Orleans”

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    “All the best. Thought of Lena all day after reading this. - Kathmandu”

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  • Rajan R. Jain

    thinking of you and your family, Lena. Hope you get there. Take care.

    • Neha N. Tiwari

      Wishing you peace, Lena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Paloma K. Herrera

        Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

        • Taslima Salma JahanPhoto verified

          Stay strong, Lena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

          • Manuel P. Galang

            best of luck, Lena. I hope things turn around soon. After 13 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

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