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Lester received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A cut in working hours left Lester short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $380
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-08-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lester
47% there. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Thank you.
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“Keep your head up. My mother told me about this one. - Rajshahi”
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“Sending love. My neighbor told me about this one. - Kathmandu”
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“Only $17 but hope it helps. - Bengaluru”
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“Wishing you the best. Thought of Lester all day after reading this.”
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sending love. Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lester
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $380, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Saket.
Sending strength, Lester. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Freiburg so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Nagpur.
hang in there, Lester. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning.
thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Greetings from La Plata.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from San Jose.
Sending strength, Lester. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Rohini.
sending good thoughts, Lester. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Stay strong. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Cebu City.
Wishing you the best, Lester. This could happen to any of us
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Jakarta.