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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Philipp's family in Duisburg

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Philipp needs $2,500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Duisburg.

🇩🇪 Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2,986 views
Werner Werner Neumann
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Duisburg
When the packaging plant closed in July, Philipp fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,500. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are 1 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Philipp has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $2,500 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $105 • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,650 • First month of rent as a buffer: $745 Glad we found this place. - Werner
due date
2026-10-15
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Werner

  1. We're at 58% thanks to 38 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. We're at 37% thanks to 22 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.

  3. 26% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Werner

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Colombo”

  • Ronnie D. Lacson 🇨🇦 · $25

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Philipp all day after reading this.”

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    “Hang in there - Rajshahi”

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    “God bless. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Nagpur”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Makati”

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    “Good luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Agra”

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    “You got this. Been where you are, it gets better. - Catania”

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    “Thinking of you. Gave what I could this week. - Burnaby”

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  • Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Duisburg.

    • Komal M. NaikAddress verified

      Rooting for you, Werner. Hope this works out for you. After 30 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Duisburg

      • take care, Werner. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

        • is there anything that isn't money that would help Philipp?

          • Consuelo SalazarPhoto verified

            So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • Thinking of you, Werner. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Jabalpur.

              • Sending love, Werner. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

                • Hope you get there. Thinking of Duisburg.

                  • Thanks for sharing this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                    • You're not alone, Werner. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

                      • wishing you peace. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Manukau

                        • 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. Take care

                          • Wishing you the best, Werner. Looking forward to the next update.

                            • Emily G. TuckerAddress verified

                              Praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted

                              • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope October is when things finally get easier!

                                • Hang in there, Werner. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                                  • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Duisburg

                                    • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                                      • You're not alone, Werner. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                                        • Kirit T. SoniID verified

                                          Take care, Werner. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

                                          • wishing you the best, Werner. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

                                            • Good luck, Werner. This could happen to any of us. Take care

                                              • so sorry you're going through this, Werner. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

                                                • Hang in there, Werner. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

                                                  • Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Addis Ababa this morning. Thinking of Duisburg.

                                                    • Thanks for sharing this, Werner. 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. God bless.

                                                      • keep going, Werner. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

                                                        • You're not alone, Werner. Hope you get there. Love from Khon Kaen

                                                          • Hope it all works out, Werner. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Madrid.

                                                            • Wishing you the best, Werner. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Guarulhos donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Guarulhos.

                                                              • Hang in there, Werner. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!

                                                                • Rooting for you, Werner. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 19 people at work.

                                                                  • Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Love from Berlin.

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