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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Mercedes's family in Sacramento
A sudden layoff left Mercedes short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,750.
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.
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 $3,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,300
• Late fees and court costs: $260
• Utilities in arrears: $185
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,005
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Mercedes
- due date
- 2026-09-01
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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You're not alone, Mercedes. Looking forward to the next update.
hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Stockholm.