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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Xia's family in Sacramento
After a long illness, Xia is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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When the bakery closed in July, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,350.
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 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,350 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,700
• Late fees and court costs: $270
• Utilities in arrears: $350
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,030
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2025-09-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Coyoacán.
Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier
so sorry you're going through this, Xia. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Sacramento.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Mangaluru
Best of luck, Xia. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Thinking of you, Xia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 4 people at work. Greetings from Madrid