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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Samantha's family in San Jose

After a long illness, Samantha is 2 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States6,020 views
Samantha Hamilton
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San Jose
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $4,150 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $135 • First month of rent as a buffer: $760 • Rent arrears (2 months): $3,255 If you're reading this, thank you. - Samantha
due date
2026-12-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Samantha

  1. Update from San Jose: the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. We're at 35% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 80% thanks to 75 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Silvia K. Martínez

    Wishing you the best, Samantha. This could happen to any of us.

    • Kirana Yanti Ramadhan

      You're not alone, Samantha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

      • Tomer Gadi Stern

        You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. After 24 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Levi J. Hayes

          you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Thinking of San Jose.

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