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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Santiago's family in San Diego
After a divorce, Santiago is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave.
I've 3 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,600 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $810
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,550
• Utilities in arrears: $240
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-10-18
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Jeddah
hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of San Diego!