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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Ryan's family in Birmingham

A delayed insurance payout left Ryan short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom1,773 views
Ryan R. Carpenter
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Birmingham
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,200. 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 a toddler and a baby 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 $1,200 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $240 • First month of rent as a buffer: $860 • Utilities in arrears: $100 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Ryan
due date
2026-09-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ryan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($284). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Quick update: $284 raised so far (24%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $122 raised so far (10%). the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Tika Ani LieQuestion

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

    • Ryan R. CarpenterOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. late fees and court costs is the big one at $240, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

  • Salvatore Luigi Vitali

    keep going, Ryan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

    • Kiara C. Bhatia

      Hang in there, Ryan. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

      • Angel W. Fernandez

        sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Birmingham.

        • Claire A. Banks

          Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Likoni.

          • Mia Sarah Schulte

            So sorry you're going through this, Ryan. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Amritsar so I could bring a meal. All the best.

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