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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Maëlle's family in Montpellier
After a divorce, Maëlle is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,650.
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 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 $3,650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,400
• Late fees and court costs: $350
• Utilities in arrears: $220
• First month of rent as a buffer: $680
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Maëlle
- due date
- 2026-06-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Hope the June deadline works out. - Uppsala”
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“Rooting for you. Hope the June deadline works out. - Madurai”
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sending love. Hope this works out for you. Love from Berlin.
So sorry you're going through this, Maëlle. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Rawalpindi
Sending strength, Maëlle. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
stay strong, Maëlle. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Best of luck, Maëlle. Shared this with my family.
Hope things get better soon, Maëlle. 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. Blessings.
You're not alone, Maëlle. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Love from Mumbai.
So sorry you're going through this, Maëlle. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.