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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Katherine's family in Birmingham

After a car accident, Katherine is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Katherine E. Robertson
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Birmingham
When my hours were cut in half in June, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,300. 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,300 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,650 • Utilities in arrears: $150 • First month of rent as a buffer: $500 If you're reading this, thank you. - Katherine
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Katherine

  1. We're at 80% thanks to 51 of you. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Update from Birmingham: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 57% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 28% there. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Thank you.

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Katherine all day after reading this. - Tokyo”

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    “Be well. Hope the September deadline works out. - Cairo”

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    “Best of luck. Hope the September deadline works out. - Latina”

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    “Thought of Katherine all day after reading this. - Madurai”

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    “You got this. From Leicester with love. - Leicester”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Katherine all day after reading this. - Leicester”

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  • Tyler W. DiazQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Katherine

    • Katherine E. RobertsonOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (2 months), $2,650. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Kidus Amanuel GirmaID verified

    Take care, Katherine. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.

    • Maëlle Charles

      I hope things turn around soon. Love from Epe

      • Joyce Irene MbwamboQuestion

        how is Katherine doing now?

        • Walter T. GrayPhoto verified

          Sending love, Katherine. Shared it with a few friends.

          • Het D. Gaikwad

            Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Corpus Christi.

            • Oliver Reed

              Wishing you peace, Katherine. Hope you get there. Take care.

              • Lata JoshiQuestion

                Is there anything that isn't money that would help Katherine?

                • Katherine E. RobertsonOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                  Thank you. If you're in Birmingham I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

              • Ricardo K. Rodríguez

                Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

                • Sinta Ayu Saputra

                  Wishing you peace, Katherine. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care

                  • Julia C. Garza

                    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!

                    • Sari Ayu Halim

                      Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Birmingham

                      • Maria Irina Lysenko

                        sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                        • Chidinma Modupe Okonkwo

                          Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Mardan so I could bring a meal. God bless!

                          • Ratna Tika Winata

                            Sending strength, Katherine. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.

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