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

After a car accident, Cooper is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Cooper B. Carpenter
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Los Angeles
When the hotel closed in April, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,850. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $3,850 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,800 • Late fees and court costs: $320 • Utilities in arrears: $190 • First month of rent as a buffer: $540 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-07-31
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Cooper

  1. Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($2,036). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $1,234 so far, I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($749). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Cooper all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Cooper all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the June deadline works out. - Barranquilla”

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  • Mehwish Afshan Siddiqui

    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Ho so I could bring a meal.

    • Gabriel LongPhoto verified

      You're not alone, Cooper. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Brampton donated after I showed her your page

      • Walid Nasser Mahmoud

        you're not alone, Cooper. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

        • Kathleen G. Magsaysay

          It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Bandung.

          • Katherine Rodriguez

            Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Tijuana donated after I showed her your page.

            • Murat İbrahim BozkurtPhoto verified

              Rooting for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted.

              • Rafael D. Núñez

                You're not alone, Cooper. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update

                • Tharushi Vindya Kumarasinghe

                  Hope things get better soon, Cooper. Hope this works out for you. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Los Angeles.

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