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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Charles's family in San Jose
After a cut in working hours, Charles is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States1,559 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, Charles fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,250.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave.
There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Charles has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $2,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,350
• Late fees and court costs: $330
• First month of rent as a buffer: $570
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-10-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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You're not alone, Henry. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours. Take care
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
wishing you the best, Henry. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Toronto.
You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
Thanks for sharing this, Henry. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Jose.