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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Markus's family in Dortmund

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Markus needs $3,700 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Dortmund.

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Markus Tobias Bauer
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Dortmund
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,700. 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 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,700 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,350 • Late fees and court costs: $200 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $870 If you're reading this, thank you. - Markus
due date
2026-10-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Markus

  1. Quick update: $1,761 raised so far (48%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $1,088 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Thiago Andrade

    So sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Kamran Qasim Malik

      it takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • Iwan Erlangga PaneQuestion

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Dortmund!

        • Eva B. Ferguson

          Best of luck, Markus. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

          • Anisur Asif Ahmed

            Sending love, Markus. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Dortmund

            • Anisur Faruk Kabir

              So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in St. Petersburg donated after I showed her your page. Love from St. Petersburg!

              • Zanele M. Naicker

                Take care, Markus. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 18 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Dortmund

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