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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Megan's family in Springfield

After the loss of a second income, Megan is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Riley A. Cook
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Springfield
Following a long illness in the family, Megan fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,350. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Megan has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,350 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 • Late fees and court costs: $430 • Utilities in arrears: $240 Thanks for being kind about this.
due date
2026-11-28
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Riley

  1. 93% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.

  2. We're at 15% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $464 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Kacper Marciniak

    Take care, Riley. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. God bless

    • Emmanuel Kyei

      Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

      • Nasser Idris Qureshi

        Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Riverside but we're thinking of you.

        • Todd J. LittleQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Megan

          • Riley A. CookOwnerAnswerID verified

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. first month of rent as a buffer comes first ($680) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.

        • Natnael Zerihun

          a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Illinois. I'll ask around and let you know.

          • Tamar Chen Stern

            Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Blessings.

            • Danish Tarar

              Rooting for you, Riley. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Thủ Đức

              • Ramesh F. Pillai

                Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. God bless!

                • Ye-eun Ye-eun Noh

                  Shared this with my family. After 10 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best!

                  • Burcu Hülya Doğan

                    good luck, Riley. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings

                    • Gabriel Kennedy

                      Sending good thoughts, Riley. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Thinking of Springfield.

                      • Komal F. Phadke

                        Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Glasgow this morning

                        • Salvatore Pietro Pellegrini

                          Hope it all works out, Riley. Looking forward to the next update

                          • Mega Yanti Suharto

                            wishing you peace, Riley. Shared it with a few friends.

                            • Craig E. Craig

                              thanks for sharing this, Riley. It takes guts to ask. Well done

                              • Pamela N. Butler

                                wishing you peace. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                                • Marwan Samir AminPhoto verified

                                  thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

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