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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Colette's family in Strasbourg

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Colette needs $3,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Strasbourg.

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Colette Dominique Guerin
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Strasbourg
When the textile factory closed in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,550. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 $3,550 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,550 • Late fees and court costs: $240 • Utilities in arrears: $110 • First month of rent as a buffer: $650 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Colette
due date
2026-09-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “Sending love. Thought of Colette all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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  • Zinhle H. Tshabalala

    Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted

    • Somchai F Saowaluk Suksawat

      Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

      • Willem N. Ndlovu

        sending love, Colette. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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