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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Sebastian's family in San Diego

After the loss of a second income, Sebastian is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,100 views
Sebastian C. Cook
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San Diego
When the bakery closed in March, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,300. 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 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $4,300 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $310 • Rent arrears (2 months): $3,700 • Utilities in arrears: $290 Thank you for reading my story. - Sebastian
due date
2026-07-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sebastian

  1. Small update. $1,025 so far, the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

  2. Update from San Diego: I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Logan B. Johnson

    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Nagpur!

    • Manoj G. Mittal

      Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Makati so I could bring a meal. Blessings

      • Rylee Murphy

        Thinking of you, Sebastian. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • Mariana L. Castillo

          Hope it all works out, Sebastian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Tokyo.

          • Laxmi Rekha Tuladhar

            Praying for you, Sebastian. Hope this works out for you.

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