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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Matthew's family in Los Angeles
The loss of a second income left Matthew short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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When the packaging plant closed in October, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate 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 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 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:
• Utilities in arrears: $380
• Late fees and court costs: $280
• Rent arrears (3 months): $3,040
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2025-12-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Matthew
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. utilities in arrears comes first ($380) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Thanks for sharing this, Matthew. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Nashville.
Stay strong, Matthew. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Los Angeles
Sending good thoughts, Matthew. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Thane this morning.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Hang in there, Matthew. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Campinas.
Hope things get better soon, Matthew. Hope this works out for you. Love from Londrina
Sending strength, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Matthew. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Tema.
This could happen to any of us. After 12 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Chiang Mai.
Hang in there, Matthew. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Matthew. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Sending strength, Matthew. Looking forward to the next update.
Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 20 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Toronto.
Hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. All the best.