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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Moritz's family in Kassel
A car accident left Moritz short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 $2,250 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $200
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,450
• First month of rent as a buffer: $600
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-11-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Moritz
Update from Kassel: we've started the first stage. We're at 58% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Kassel: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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how is Moritz doing now?
Keep going, Moritz. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Jakarta Selatan.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Moritz.
It's all in the list in the story. late fees and court costs is the big one at $200, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Take care, Moritz. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
Hope things get better soon, Moritz. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Tokyo.
Hope things get better soon, Moritz. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Kassel.
Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care
Praying for you, Moritz. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Entebbe!
Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Hyderabad