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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Heather's family in Birmingham

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Heather needs $3,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Birmingham.

🇬🇧 B19 5ZX, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom2,735 views
Heather Stewart
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Birmingham
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 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. 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 $3,000 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $600 • Utilities in arrears: $165 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,235 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-12-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Heather

  1. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($490). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. - Heather

  2. 28% there. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $1,311 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Nicola Ferretti

    Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Santa Fe.

    • Elena DiazID verified

      Thinking of you and your family. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

      • Shira Dana Amar

        Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Dehiwala but we're thinking of you.

        • Imam Bambang SuryadiID verifiedPhoto verified

          Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

          • Chinmay L. Sathe

            so sorry you're going through this, Heather. This could happen to any of us.

            • Valentina R. Chávez

              A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless!

              • Patrizia Chiara Grassi

                Sending love. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together

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