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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Jakob's family in Augsburg

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Jakob needs $4,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Augsburg.

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Jakob Elias Schwarz
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Augsburg
When my hours were cut in half in January, 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 $4,200. 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 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 $4,200 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,200 • Late fees and court costs: $210 • Utilities in arrears: $185 • First month of rent as a buffer: $605 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2024-05-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Jakob

  1. Update from Augsburg: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $948 raised so far (23%). I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $526 so far, I made the first payment toward rent arrears.

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    “Hang in there. Been where you're, it gets better. - Lapu-Lapu”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the June deadline works out. - Dhaka”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Jakob all day after reading this.”

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    “Good luck. I'm in Tarragona, thinking of you.”

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  • Mariusz Kacper Nowakowski🇵🇱Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Jae-hyun Jae-won Min🇰🇷Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Eli B. McDaniel

    Keep going, Jakob. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Grand Rapids.

    • Roman Yaroslav Borisov

      Hang in there, Jakob. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings

      • Ratul Shafiq Roy

        Stay strong, Jakob. Looking forward to the next update. I hope June is when things finally get easier

        $2,251 raised of $4,200

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