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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Kinsley's family in Durham

A divorce left Kinsley short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇺🇸 Durham, North Carolina, United States6,138 views
Kinsley Bates
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Durham
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,300. 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 weekend shifts, 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 $4,300 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,200 • Late fees and court costs: $370 • Utilities in arrears: $195 • First month of rent as a buffer: $535 With deep gratitude, Kinsley
due date
2026-10-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Kinsley

  1. Update from Durham: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Amélie Anaïs Benoit

    Good luck, Kinsley. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless!

    • Galih Andi Wijaya

      Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Durham.

      • Waseem Rashid MughalAddress verified

        sending love, Kinsley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Aaliyah L. Henry

          A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 25 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Durham.

          • Anoma Rasika Silva

            rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 11 people at work. Blessings!

            • Zahid Nazrul Sikder

              rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

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                Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                • Tiago Pacheco

                  Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 12 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything

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