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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Patrick's family in Kingston
A termination letter arrived last week. Patrick needs $950 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Kingston.
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After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $950 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $560
• Late fees and court costs: $95
• Utilities in arrears: $70
• First month of rent as a buffer: $225
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Patrick
- due date
- 2024-05-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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wishing you peace, Patrick. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Augsburg.
Wishing you the best, Patrick. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Patrick. Hope you get there. All the best.
sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Tema so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Stay strong, Patrick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Milan.
Keep going, Patrick. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Jakarta Barat.
Thinking of you and your family, Patrick. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Pittsburgh donated after I showed her your page.
Hang in there, Patrick. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Kingston.
good luck, Patrick. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!