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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Nicholas's family in San Francisco
After the closure of the factory, Nicholas is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States2,825 views
When the packaging plant closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,800.
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 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.
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 $3,800 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,350
• Late fees and court costs: $270
• Utilities in arrears: $195
• First month of rent as a buffer: $985
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-11-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Best of luck, Nicholas. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Pune.
sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Rooting for you, Nicholas. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of San Francisco
Sending good thoughts, Nicholas. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of San Francisco
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Sacramento.
Sending love, Nicholas. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings
Rooting for you, Nicholas. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Rooting for you, Nicholas. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Amiens
rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Edinburgh
you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Zaria.
Wishing you the best, Nicholas. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best
Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Manila.
Hope it all works out, Nicholas. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless!
Hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings.