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Sofía received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Sofía needs $4,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Philadelphia.
🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1,258 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,200.
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 two young 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 weekend shifts, 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 $4,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,750
• Late fees and court costs: $170
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,000
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Sofía
- due date
- 2026-11-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
How is Sofía doing now?
Take care, Sofía. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Philadelphia.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Philadelphia!
Thank you. If you're in Philadelphia I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Dallas.
Keep going, Sofía. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Philadelphia.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update!