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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Randall's family in Houston

A divorce left Randall short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States4,505 views
Randall H. Davidson
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Houston
When my hours were cut in half in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,450. 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 a toddler and a baby 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $3,450 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $380 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,000 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,070 Thanks for being kind about this. - Randall
due date
2026-10-10
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Randall

  1. Quick update: $1,875 raised so far (54%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($750 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($301 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Tharindu Udara Kumarasinghe

    sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

    • Anisur Jewel Banerjee

      Hope things get better soon, Randall. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. It's not much but it's yours

      • Parvathi Iyengar

        Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

        • Pedro R. Villanueva

          Wishing you peace, Randall. 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.

          • Werner David WinklerID verified

            hang in there, Randall. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

            • Kevin G. Carroll

              Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 37 people at work. Blessings.

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