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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Wayne's family in Houston
A long illness left Wayne short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 Houston, Texas, United States2,414 views
When the hotel closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $2,700 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,500
• Late fees and court costs: $400
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $520
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Wayne
- due date
- 2026-10-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Good luck, Wayne. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Houston.
Take care, Wayne. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Houston.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Wayne!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($1,500) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
You're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best!
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Houston.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Birmingham.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Bonny.