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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Silke's family in Berlin
A cut in working hours left Silke short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany2,156 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,000.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $4,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,700
• Late fees and court costs: $330
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $690
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-09-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending strength, Silke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Leicester so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Silke. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
Rooting for you, Silke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless