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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Ruby's family in New Orleans

After a delayed insurance payout, Ruby is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇺🇸 70160, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States2,627 views
Ruby M. Stone
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New Orleans
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $4,500 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $3,500 • Late fees and court costs: $360 • Utilities in arrears: $145 • First month of rent as a buffer: $495 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-06-03
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of New Orleans

    • Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. I hope June is when things finally get easier. God bless.

      • Emil PohlQuestion

        is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruby!

        • Ruby M. StoneOwnerAnswer

          Rent arrears (2 months) is $3,500 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • You're not alone, Ruby. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

        • so sorry you're going through this, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Blessings.

          • Hang in there, Ruby. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Hyderabad

            • Fiifi Edward PeprahPhoto verified

              Thanks for sharing this, Ruby. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

              • You're not alone, Ruby. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                • Sending love, Ruby. Hope this works out for you. After 22 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                  • Stay strong, Ruby. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.

                    • Thanks for sharing this, Ruby. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Lethbridge.

                      • Hope things get better soon, Ruby. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                        • thanks for sharing this, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Ottawa

                          • a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Khulna

                            • So sorry you're going through this, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Mombasa but we're thinking of you. All the best.

                              • Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Dundee!

                                • Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. God bless

                                  • Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Columbus

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