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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Brooks's family in Buffalo
The loss of a second income left Brooks short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 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 $4,800 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,500
• Late fees and court costs: $340
• Utilities in arrears: $350
• First month of rent as a buffer: $610
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Brooks
- due date
- 2026-12-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Saket!
Stay strong, Brooks. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
You're not alone, Brooks. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Buffalo.
Good luck, Brooks. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 8 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.