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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Amelia's family in Fresno

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Amelia needs $3,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Fresno.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,160 views
Amelia R. Barnett
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Fresno
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,100. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,100 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,700 • Late fees and court costs: $310 • Utilities in arrears: $290 • First month of rent as a buffer: $800 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-09-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Amelia

  1. We're at 19% thanks to 14 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Update from Fresno: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $140 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

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  • Pradeep H. Jat

    Thanks for sharing this, Amelia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up

    • Justine Clémence Denis

      stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. God bless.

      • Shefali Nusrat Bose

        Good luck. Hope this works out for you. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Tel Aviv!

        • Venkatesh M. Das

          Good luck, Amelia. Shared this with my family. All the best.

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