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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Paul's family in Mannheim
After a cut in working hours, Paul is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇩🇪 Baden-Württemberg, Germany3,243 views
When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave.
I have two young 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 $2,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,500
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• Utilities in arrears: $300
• First month of rent as a buffer: $700
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Paul
- due date
- 2024-07-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Paul
Quick update: $1,843 raised so far (67%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($1,298). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($330). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
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Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. After 19 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Mannheim.
Keep going, Paul. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Praying for you, Paul. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Barcelona.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
good luck. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Buenos Aires donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Keep going, Paul. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
you're not alone, Paul. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. God bless.
thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
sending love, Paul. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Liverpool.
you're not alone, Paul. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Irapuato.
Hope things get better soon, Paul. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
So sorry you're going through this, Paul. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
You're not alone, Paul. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Thinking of you, Paul. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Vadodara
Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Thinking of you, Paul. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
so sorry you're going through this, Paul. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Mannheim.
Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Da Nang so I could bring a meal. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Paul. 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. God bless.
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Mannheim
thinking of you, Paul. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Saket but we're thinking of you. Take care.
your post was clear and honest. Love from Gdańsk.
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Pune donated after I showed her your page.
take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Blessings.