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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Shawn's family in San Francisco
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Shawn needs $4,500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in San Francisco.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States4,614 views
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,500.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $4,500 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $3,100
• Late fees and court costs: $300
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• First month of rent as a buffer: $980
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Shawn
- due date
- 2026-08-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Shawn
Quick update: $1,826 raised so far (41%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($898). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. - Shawn
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Hang in there, Shawn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best!
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Athens
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Epe.
You're not alone, Shawn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Rochester
I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Lucknow