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

A car accident left Lillian short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Megan Holmes
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San Jose
When the call centre closed in July, Lillian fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,100. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Lillian has started working night deliveries, 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 $4,100 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,900 • Late fees and court costs: $310 • Utilities in arrears: $200 • First month of rent as a buffer: $690 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Megan
due date
2026-11-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Megan

  1. Small update. $2,479 so far, I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  2. Quick update: $2,193 raised so far (53%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $775 raised so far (19%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “All the best. Only $1,000 but hope it helps. - Savar”

  • Zofia Chmielewski 🇵🇱 · $10

    “Praying for you. Thought of Lillian all day after reading this. - Łódź”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $25 but hope it helps. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

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    “Thought of Lillian all day after reading this. - Parramatta”

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    “My neighbor told me about this one. - Málaga”

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  • Craig R. Bates

    Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 28 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Harish J. Chowdary

      Best of luck, Megan. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care

      • Isabel A. Vega

        Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Los Angeles

        • Hakan Onur Polat

          Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

          • Frida AnderssonID verified

            Thanks for sharing this, Megan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Madurai

            • Lourdes P. Medina

              Sending good thoughts, Megan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

              • Jocelyn B. De Leon

                Praying for you, Megan. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of San Jose

                • Viral C. Shah

                  looking forward to the next update. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Tokyo

                  $4,810 raised of $4,100

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