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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Benjamin's family in San Diego

After the loss of a second income, Benjamin is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Benjamin L. Delgado
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San Diego
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $4,550 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,650 • Late fees and court costs: $380 • Utilities in arrears: $310 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,210 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Benjamin
due date
2026-03-17
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  1. Update from San Diego: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 68% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Simiyu Waweru Bakari

    Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 28 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!

    • Iwan Candra Harahap

      sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted.

      • Shaista Bisma Niazi

        thanks for sharing this, Benjamin. Shared this with my family. Blessings

        • Githinji Waweru MollelPhoto verified

          you're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 22 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care

          • Tania Salma Roy

            Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Love from Tel Aviv

            • Tigist Tigist Yilma

              Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Diego.

              • Tahmina Anika Rahman

                Hang in there, Benjamin. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

                • Sinta Lia EffendiID verified

                  I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of San Diego.

                  • Fernanda Lorena Farias

                    Wishing you the best, Benjamin. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Diego.

                    • Sergio G. Acosta

                      Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

                      • Lawrence D. Kendrick

                        sending love, Benjamin. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless!

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