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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Stephanie's family in New York
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Stephanie needs $4,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in New York.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $4,400 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $3,200
• Late fees and court costs: $170
• Utilities in arrears: $260
• First month of rent as a buffer: $770
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Stephanie
- due date
- 2025-08-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thanks for sharing this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Stay strong, Stephanie. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of New York.