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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Luke's family in New York
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Luke needs $3,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in New York.
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States881 views
Following a long illness in the family, 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 $3,750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 $3,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,800
• First month of rent as a buffer: $780
• Late fees and court costs: $170
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Luke
- due date
- 2025-03-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Rooting for you, Luke. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Polokwane.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Luke
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $2,800, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 20 people at work. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Luke. Shared it with a few friends. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Thinking of New York.
good luck, Luke. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!
Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Mandurah
praying for you, Luke. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless