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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Ximena's family in Los Angeles
After a sudden layoff, Ximena is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment 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 December, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,000
• Late fees and court costs: $210
• Utilities in arrears: $380
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,160
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-11-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Wishing you the best, Ximena. Shared this with my family. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together.
Wishing you the best, Ximena. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
wishing you the best, Ximena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better!
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Bogor.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
You're not alone, Ximena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Alexandria donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
stay strong, Ximena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Ciudad de México this morning.
Wishing you peace, Ximena. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Los Angeles.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.
Hope it all works out, Ximena. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Tarkwa.
Thanks for sharing this, Ximena. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Lucknow this morning. Love from Lucknow.
thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in El Paso this morning.
Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Hang in there, Ximena. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Blessings!
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Lahore.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Los Angeles
you're not alone, Ximena. Hope this works out for you.
Hope you get there. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Melbourne so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Thinking of you, Ximena. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Love from Campinas.
Hang in there, Ximena. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Rajshahi this morning. Thinking of Los Angeles.
So sorry you're going through this, Ximena. 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. Blessings.
Stay strong, Ximena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 10 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Bengaluru.
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Coyoacán.
Stay strong, Ximena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Aurangabad
Rooting for you, Ximena. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.
wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
stay strong, Ximena. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
keep going. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Rabat but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Rabat
Praying for you, Ximena. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Sending strength, Ximena. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Los Angeles
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too