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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Mia's family in Los Angeles

A termination letter arrived last week. Mia needs $3,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Los Angeles.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States3,694 views
Mia E. McDonald
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Los Angeles
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I've 3 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $3,800 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $220 • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,450 • Late fees and court costs: $130 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Mia
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Mia

  1. 47% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $2,359 raised so far (62%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Sophie F. Hoffman

    So sorry you're going through this, Mia. Shared it with a few friends.

    • Dustin Fox

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Newcastle!

      • Lucía C. Ortiz

        This could happen to any of us. Love from Lyon

        • Grzegorz BaranQuestion

          is utilities in arrears the biggest cost or is there more coming?

          • Mia E. McDonaldOwnerAnswerID verified

            It's all in the list in the story. utilities in arrears is the big one at $220, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

        • Muthoni Dorcas Kiprop

          Sending love, Mia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Christchurch.

          • Sofia Kalliopi KalogeropoulosAddress verified

            So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Salvador.

            • Valentina G. Franco

              Best of luck, Mia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Los Angeles.

              • Saanvi D. Dhillon

                Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Kagiso K. Adams

                  Sending strength, Mia. Hope this works out for you. Take care

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