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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Micah's family in Akron

A termination letter arrived last week. Micah needs $3,850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Akron.

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Micah G. Ross
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Akron
When the packaging plant closed in February, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,850. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,850 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $120 • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,600 • Late fees and court costs: $130 Thanks for reading all this. - Micah
due date
2026-05-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Aaliyah Silva

    Good luck, Micah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Tel Aviv this morning

    • Nicolás T. Domínguez

      Thinking of you, Micah. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

      • Madeline Jimenez

        Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Sachin S. Malhotra

          Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Akron.

          • Shweta E. Sharma

            Thinking of you and your family, Micah. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

            • Tania Lamia Islam

              Sending strength, Micah. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

              • Emma D. Soto

                So sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Take care

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                  Hope things get better soon, Micah. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

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                    Stay strong, Micah. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

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                      sending strength, Micah. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best

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