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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Madeline's family in Reading
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Madeline needs $3,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Reading.
🇺🇸 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States2,064 views
When the hotel closed in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,800.
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 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,800 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,650
• Late fees and court costs: $320
• Utilities in arrears: $320
• First month of rent as a buffer: $510
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Madeline
- due date
- 2026-09-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out
Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless
Take care, Madeline. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Reading
Take care, Madeline. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Good luck, Madeline. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
stay strong, Madeline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
stay strong, Madeline. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Galway.