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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Marcel's family in Berlin
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Marcel needs $1,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Berlin.
🇩🇪 10138, Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,594 views
When the textile factory closed in October, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 $1,800 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,400
• Late fees and court costs: $280
With deep gratitude,
Marcel
- due date
- 2025-01-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Marcel
Update from Berlin: we've started the first stage. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Berlin: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together
Keep going. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted!
Rooting for you, Marcel. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Ho.