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

The loss of a second income left Amelia short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States426 views
Amelia M. Johnson
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Los Angeles
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,950. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 two part-time jobs, and I'm 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 $3,950 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,550 • Late fees and court costs: $240 • Utilities in arrears: $180 • First month of rent as a buffer: $980 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2025-10-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Nenita W. Alcantara

    Stay strong, Amelia. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

    • Sarita Sushila Maharjan

      Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Olumide Lucky Nnamdi

        Hang in there, Amelia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Thiago Mateus Nascimento

          Take care, Amelia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning. God bless

          • Moumita Sumaiya IslamQuestionVerified organization

            is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Amelia

            • Amelia M. JohnsonOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedPhoto verified

              Rent arrears (3 months) is $2,550 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Fair thing to want to know.

          • Alyssa S. Woods

            Wishing you the best, Amelia. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Los Angeles.

            • Paulo Pacheco

              shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Bengaluru

              • Victoria SchwartzQuestion

                how is Amelia doing now?

                • Ellen Corrie Visser

                  Thinking of you and your family, Amelia. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

                  • Bijay Maharjan

                    hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Love from Salem

                    • Tiago Cláudio Andrade

                      Hang in there, Amelia. Shared this with my family!

                      • Faruk Dipu Ghosh

                        This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Entebbe but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                        • Emery G. Pickett

                          best of luck, Amelia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings!

                          • Leila Rahma Naguib

                            Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Makassar

                            • Purvi D. Zaveri

                              Best of luck, Amelia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

                              • Zain Salman Ismail

                                Hope things get better soon, Amelia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

                                • Gilbert M. VillanuevaAddress verified

                                  Sending strength. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

                                  • Sunil Gopal MagarID verified

                                    Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Tema

                                    • Angel S. Walker

                                      Best of luck, Amelia. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.

                                      • Crystal J. Collins

                                        You're not alone, Amelia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Thane

                                        • Tarık Recep Polat

                                          Take care, Amelia. Hope you get there. Greetings from Nashik

                                          • Babu Mizanur Haque

                                            Rooting for you, Amelia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                                            • Ronnie S. Reyes

                                              Praying for you, Amelia. Hope this works out for you. Blessings!

                                              • Lillian Freeman

                                                Looking forward to the next update. After 29 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Buffalo.

                                                • Zainab Afshan ChaudhryPhoto verified

                                                  Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                                                  • Citra Putri Mahendra

                                                    Wishing you the best, Amelia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Bengaluru.

                                                    • Ali Mehmet UçarID verifiedPhoto verified

                                                      Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Rajkot but we're thinking of you. Love from Rajkot.

                                                      • Justine Émilie Denis

                                                        Thanks for sharing this, Amelia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

                                                        • Nolan D. Clark

                                                          I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Alexandria.

                                                          • Bezawit Yeshi Zerihun

                                                            Thinking of you and your family, Amelia. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Austin this morning.

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