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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Eliana's family in Bakersfield

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

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Eliana R. Carr
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Bakersfield
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday 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 August, 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,800 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,600 • Late fees and court costs: $320 • First month of rent as a buffer: $880 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-09-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Eliana

  1. We're at 89% thanks to 70 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($1,394). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 25% thanks to 22 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Eliana all day after reading this. - Orlando”

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    “Sending love. Hope the August deadline works out. - San Sebastián”

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    “Get well soon. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Rohini”

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  • Ayesha Popy Howlader

    hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.

    • Aurora W. Mitchell

      Stay strong, Eliana. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Halifax donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • Tuấn Huy PhamID verified

        Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Cleveland

        • Carolina A. CabreraPhoto verified

          I hope things turn around soon. Love from Taguig

          • Dimas Budi Hakim

            Stay strong, Eliana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Bakersfield.

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