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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Douglas's family in Corpus Christi

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

🇺🇸 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States1,618 views
Douglas M. Schultz
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Corpus Christi
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 weekend shifts, 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 $1,300 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $810 • Late fees and court costs: $350 • Utilities in arrears: $140 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-03-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Douglas

  1. Quick update: $473 raised so far (36%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Corpus Christi: I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Dmitry Taras Alexeev

    thanks for sharing this, Douglas. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Love from Phuket

    • Riley S. Cunningham

      Sending strength, Douglas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Corpus Christi

      • Cora C. Cunningham

        so sorry you're going through this, Douglas. It takes guts to ask. Well done

        • Hadi Sami MaaloufQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Douglas

          • Douglas M. SchultzOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. first month of rent as a buffer is the biggest at $810. Ask me anything else.

        • Amit A. Shukla

          So sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier. All the best.

          • Arthur Nathan Muller

            keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Udaipur.

            • Hellen Nakato Okello

              Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Negombo donated after I showed her your page.

              $1,646 raised of $1,300

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