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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Sergei's family in Saint Petersburg
After a sudden layoff, Sergei is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate 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 three school-aged 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 weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $820
• Late fees and court costs: $120
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $225
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Sergei
- due date
- 2026-10-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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good luck. 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. Take care.
shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Bang Khen.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Bordeaux
Wishing you peace, Sergei. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Sergei. This could happen to any of us. After 19 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from San Diego.
Best of luck, Sergei. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Liverpool