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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Ahmed's family in Los Angeles

A long illness left Ahmed short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,338 views
Ahmed Idris Fahmy
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Los Angeles
When the textile factory closed in December, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $5,100. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 night deliveries, 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 $5,100 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,450 • Late fees and court costs: $270 • Utilities in arrears: $330 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,050 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2025-03-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ahmed

  1. We're at 29% thanks to 35 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($611). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Sending love. Thought of Ahmed all day after reading this. - Istanbul”

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    “Wish I could do more. From Monterrey with love.”

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    “Every little bit. Hope the March deadline works out. - Warsaw”

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  • Efe Sinan Işık

    Sending love, Ahmed. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. All the best.

    • Ngozi Esther Jimoh

      Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together

      • Mi-young Woo

        hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Amiens.

        • Sebastián N. Hernández

          keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

          • Omkar J. Dave

            Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Kinondoni.

            • Declan T. Yates

              Rooting for you, Ahmed. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

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