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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Amal's family in Portland

After a divorce, Amal is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Dalia Amin
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Portland
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, Amal fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,000. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, the family must leave. There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Amal has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $3,000 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,000 • Utilities in arrears: $320 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-06-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Volodymyr Vadym VorobievPhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Rose H. EnriquezQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Portland.

      • Dalia AminOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about first month of rent as a buffer, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Anisa Ratna RamadhanPhoto verified

      take care, Dalia. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Thiruvananthapuram donated after I showed her your page. Love from Thiruvananthapuram.

      • Kavindi Malsha Rajapaksa

        hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

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          take care. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

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            Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in São Paulo donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

            • Delphine Robert

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Christchurch this morning

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