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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Manuel's family in Scranton
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Manuel needs $4,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Scranton.
🇺🇸 Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States3,363 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,100.
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 two part-time jobs, 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 $4,100 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $270
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,700
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,130
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-03-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Scranton
Hope things get better soon, Manuel. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Syracuse.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Rooting for you, Manuel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. All the best