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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Rowan's family in San Antonio

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

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Rowan T. Miranda
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San Antonio
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,650. 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 have a teenager still in school 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 night deliveries, 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 $4,650 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $3,800 • Late fees and court costs: $135 • Utilities in arrears: $155 • First month of rent as a buffer: $560 Thank you for reading my story. - Rowan
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Rowan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($1,184). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($1,813). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($2,453). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Rowan. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

    • Praying for you, Rowan. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • Keep going, Rowan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better

        • looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of San Antonio.

          • Rooting for you, Rowan. Hope you get there

            • sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together

              • wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless

                • hope you get there. After 23 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.

                  • thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of San Antonio

                    • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Mendoza.

                      • Declan P. BarkerPhoto verified

                        Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 17 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

                        • Stay strong, Rowan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care!

                          • Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Moscow this morning. Love from Moscow

                            • Nihal Ayşe AltunAddress verified

                              You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of San Antonio!

                              • Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Dublin.

                                • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Warri this morning.

                                  • Wishing you peace, Rowan. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Los Angeles.

                                    • rooting for you, Rowan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

                                      • Siti Gita GozaliAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                                        Praying for you, Rowan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

                                        • Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of San Antonio

                                          • You're not alone, Rowan. This could happen to any of us. Love from Naples.

                                            • Thinking of you, Rowan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Savar.

                                              • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Dasmariñas so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

                                                • Weston PowersPhoto verified

                                                  Sending strength, Rowan. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Antonio

                                                  • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from London.

                                                    • Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Leeds.

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