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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Mia's family in Fresno
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Mia needs $3,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Fresno.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States3,171 views
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,200
• Late fees and court costs: $240
• Utilities in arrears: $135
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,175
With deep gratitude,
Mia
- due date
- 2026-04-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Keep going, Mia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jinja
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Sydney.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Johannesburg.
Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Fresno
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mia!
Rent arrears (3 months) is $2,200 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.
sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Rooting for you. 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. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Mia. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Guadalajara.
Rooting for you, Mia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted!
Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Greetings from Istanbul.