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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Thomas's family in Berlin
After a sudden layoff, Thomas is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,711 views
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $2,950 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $115
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,850
• First month of rent as a buffer: $985
Thanks for reading all this.
- Thomas
- due date
- 2026-09-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there, Thomas. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.
thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 28 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Hang in there, Thomas. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Hope things get better soon, Thomas. Shared this with my family. Greetings from San Jose.