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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Elke's family in Mannheim
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Elke needs $2,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mannheim.
🇩🇪 Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany948 views
When the textile factory closed in February, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,250.
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 two young 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 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.
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 $2,250 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $155
• Utilities in arrears: $220
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,875
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Elke
- due date
- 2025-05-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Elke
Update from Mannheim: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($155). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
Small update. $105 so far, I made the first payment toward rent arrears.
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Best of luck, Elke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope June is when things finally get easier.