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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Anna's family in Haarlem

After a long illness, Anna is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Anna Karin Vos
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Haarlem
When the call centre closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,100. 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 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 $4,100 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,000 • Late fees and court costs: $330 • Utilities in arrears: $195 • First month of rent as a buffer: $575 I hope life is good to you. - Anna
due date
2026-11-22
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Anna

  1. 53% there. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Update from Haarlem: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 24% thanks to 33 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Vijay B. BishtID verified

    thinking of you and your family, Anna. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Luana Raquel Soares

      Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      • Jayden K. Lowe

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Hồ Chí Minh City this morning. Take care

        • Lamia Nipa ChowdhuryPhoto verified

          Best of luck, Anna. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal!

          • Lydia FloresID verified

            Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Márcio Anderson Vasconcelos

              take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

              • Jimena Álvarez

                Best of luck, Anna. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from London.

                • Bruno B. Pérez

                  Best of luck, Anna. Shared it with a few friends.

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