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Mercedes received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a cut in working hours, Mercedes is 5 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,269 views
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $2,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,450
• Late fees and court costs: $210
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,090
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Wishing you peace, Mercedes. Looking forward to the next update.
Thinking of you and your family, Mercedes. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Fayetteville this morning!
Thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Thinking of San Diego!
Best of luck, Mercedes. Your post was clear and honest
You're not alone, Mercedes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Durban.
Keep going, Mercedes. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Toronto so I could bring a meal. Love from Kazan