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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Cristian's family in Austin

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Cristian needs $3,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Austin.

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Cristian T. Sandoval
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Austin
Following a long illness in the family, 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 $3,800. 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've 4 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 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. 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 $3,800 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,950 • Utilities in arrears: $250 • First month of rent as a buffer: $600 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-11-05
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Cristian

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 20 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.

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  • Sebastian Gardner

    Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings!

    • Cường Hùng Kieu

      best of luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Nizamabad.

      • Tammy M. TurnerID verified

        Best of luck, Cristian. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

        • Nihal Önder

          Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from London.

          • Garba Obinna Oladipo

            Sending strength, Cristian. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Onitsha.

            • Josiane Patrícia Cavalcanti

              Sending strength, Cristian. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. God bless

              • Winnie Halima KimaroPhoto verified

                Praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Take care

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