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

After a cut in working hours, Jack is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Jack West
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Birmingham
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,900. 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 a teenager still in school 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 $3,900 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,450 • Late fees and court costs: $290 • Utilities in arrears: $230 • First month of rent as a buffer: $930 Thank you so much. - Jack
due date
2026-07-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Gamze Gamze Arslan

    Wishing you peace, Jack. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings

    • Ming Wei FuAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      Thinking of you. 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.

      • Atim Nakato Kiptoo

        Stay strong, Jack. Hope this works out for you.

        • Emiliano L. Pacheco

          Thinking of you and your family, Jack. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • Mona Taghreed MaaloufID verified

            Take care, Jack. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Mukono so I could bring a meal!

            • Tejal K. Rathod

              praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

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