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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Roos's family in Rotterdam

A termination letter arrived last week. Roos needs $2,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Rotterdam.

🇳🇱 3012 EG, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands1,328 views
Roos Mirjam Hoogland
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Rotterdam
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,750. 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,750 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,950 • First month of rent as a buffer: $620 • Utilities in arrears: $180 Thank you so much. - Roos
due date
2025-09-18
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Roos

  1. Update from Rotterdam: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $570 raised so far (21%). I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 3% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Walker S. Callahan 🇬🇧 · $200

    “Thought of Roos all day after reading this.”

  • Chukwuemeka Ifeanyi Alabi 🇳🇬 · $75
  • Rahim Shakil Sarker 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Nargis Bithi Kabir 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Brandon S. Jensen 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Hamza Hatem Nassar 🇲🇦 · $500

    “Get well soon. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Salé”

  • Sneha K. Solanki 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Praying for you. Thought of Roos all day after reading this. - Madurai”

  • Selamawit Mihret Zerihun 🇪🇹 · $48.50
  • Nazrul Rahim Bose 🇮🇳 · $11

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the October deadline works out. - Kochi”

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  • Micah Pierce

    you're not alone, Roos. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 4 people at work.

    • Márcio Xavier

      Thinking of you, Roos. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless!

      • Abdullah Ibrahim Nabulsi

        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 20 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Amelia D. PowellID verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Roos. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Cầu Giấy.

          • Brian SheltonQuestion

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Roos.

            • Roos Mirjam HooglandOwnerAnswer

              Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (4 months) comes first ($1,950) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.

          • Olumide PopoolaPhoto verified

            Sending love, Roos. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

            • Timur Vladimir TarasovQuestion

              How is Roos doing now?

              • Orhan Onur Erdoğan

                So sorry you're going through this, Roos. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

                • Mercedes N. VargasQuestion

                  is there anything that isn't money that would help Roos?

                  • Reza Erlangga Setiawan

                    wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Rio de Janeiro so I could bring a meal. Love from Ciudad de México.

                    • Hauwa Modupe ObiID verified

                      Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 4 people at work. Love from Coventry.

                      • Marlon W. Walker

                        Sending love, Roos. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                        • Aisha Rasha Zidan

                          Wishing you peace, Roos. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 29 people at work

                          • Maurício Bruno Carvalho

                            Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Onitsha.

                            • Camila Lúcia Gonçalves

                              stay strong, Roos. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                              • Chihiro Saito

                                Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Ekurhuleni

                                • Rubina Moumita SheikhPhoto verified

                                  so sorry you're going through this, Roos. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 8 people at work. God bless

                                  • Kaylee ChavezVerified organization

                                    stay strong, Roos. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you. Love from Dhaka.

                                    • Ochieng Ouma Kessy

                                      Stay strong, Roos. Hope you get there.

                                      • Aileen A. Marquez

                                        Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

                                        • Grace R. NealPhoto verified

                                          Thanks for sharing this, Roos. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                                          • Rony Babu SultanaID verified

                                            rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Rotterdam.

                                            • Fernanda C. Vásquez

                                              Wishing you the best, Roos. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Love from Mumbai.

                                              • Charlotte A. Shaw

                                                Thinking of you and your family, Roos. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

                                                • Angelica L. Navarro

                                                  Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Thủ Đức

                                                  • Feng Jie Feng

                                                    Sending good thoughts, Roos. Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                                                    • Hani Wulan Santoso

                                                      Best of luck, Roos. Looking forward to the next update.

                                                      • Fon Darunee Saetang

                                                        Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Coyoacán but we're thinking of you. Love from Coyoacán.

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