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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Karl's family in Cologne
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Karl needs $1,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cologne.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,300.
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 two young 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 $1,300 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $290
• Utilities in arrears: $160
• First month of rent as a buffer: $850
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-08-18
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Karl.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. late fees and court costs comes first ($290) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Wishing you the best, Karl. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 35 people at work.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 20 people at work
Praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Hope things get better soon, Karl. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Best of luck, Karl. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out!