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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Addison's family in Rockford

A termination letter arrived last week. Addison needs $4,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Rockford.

🇺🇸 Rockford, Illinois, United States821 views
Addison L. Ferguson
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Rockford
When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,250. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 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 $4,250 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,850 • Late fees and court costs: $290 • Utilities in arrears: $190 • First month of rent as a buffer: $920 Thank you so much.
due date
2026-04-28
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Isuru Chamara Gamage

    Keep going, Addison. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings

    • Beatrice Hannah Tawiah

      Praying for you, Addison. Hope you get there.

      • Javier G. Cruz

        Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless!

        • Sapna D. PanwarPhoto verified

          Best of luck, Addison. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 35 people at work.

          • Lukas Matthias Becker

            Wishing you peace, Addison. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

            • Michael Benjamin Agyeman

              Thanks for sharing this, Addison. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 28 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Phuket.

              • Taras GusevPhoto verified

                Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Take care.

                • Aurora P. Sanders

                  Hang in there, Addison. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Love from Rawalpindi.

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