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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Madeline's family in Charlotte

A sudden layoff left Madeline short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Madeline M. Soto
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Charlotte
When my hours were cut in half in September, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,400. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I've 4 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,400 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,500 • Late fees and court costs: $240 • Utilities in arrears: $195 • First month of rent as a buffer: $465 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-11-17
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Madeline

  1. We're at 48% thanks to 25 of you. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. We're at 30% thanks to 14 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    “Get well soon. Hope the October deadline works out. - Barranquilla”

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    “Thought of Madeline all day after reading this. - Aswan”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Madeline all day after reading this. - Erie”

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    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Tallahassee”

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  • Caoimhe Connell

    take care, Madeline. Hope you get there. All the best.

    • Solomon Samuel Manu

      sending love, Madeline. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning.

      • Nenita D. Dela Cruz

        Hope it all works out, Madeline. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

        • Solène Colette Clement

          Hope it all works out, Madeline. Hope this works out for you.

          • Muhammad Hadi Wibowo

            Wishing you the best, Madeline. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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