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Mary received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A divorce left Mary short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter 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 September, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $550 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $60
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Rent arrears (4 months): $460
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Mary
- due date
- 2026-08-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Good luck, Mary. Looking forward to the next update.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mary?
Thank you. If you're in Nairobi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
hope things get better soon, Mary. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Hope this works out for you. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Córdoba.
sending love, Mary. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from New Delhi.
You're not alone, Mary. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together