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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Piper's family in Chicago

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Piper needs $4,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Chicago.

🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States1,525 views
Luca B. Hughes
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Chicago
When the warehouse closed in February, Piper fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,750. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Piper has started working extra hours at a market stall, 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 $4,750 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $350 • Utilities in arrears: $350 • Rent arrears (4 months): $4,050 With deep gratitude, Luca
due date
2026-06-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Luca

  1. Quick update: $650 raised so far (14%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

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  • Mateo N. Contreras

    Hang in there, Luca. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

    • John Ochieng KariukiAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Timișoara.

      • Elias F. Turner

        Good luck, Luca. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Chicago.

        • Matilda Akosua QuayeQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Piper

          • Luca B. HughesOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. late fees and court costs is the biggest at $350. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • Kerstin Emilia Lindgren

          thinking of you and your family, Luca. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Ekurhuleni!

          • Afia Akua YeboahAddress verified

            praying for you, Luca. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up.

            • Marcelo Renato Nascimento

              Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

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