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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Anna's family in Berlin

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Anna needs $3,550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Berlin.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany1,852 views
Karl Fabian Mayer
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Berlin
When the construction firm closed in June, Anna fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,550. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave. There are 3 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Anna has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $3,550 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,400 • Late fees and court costs: $115 • Utilities in arrears: $145 • First month of rent as a buffer: $890 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Karl

  1. Update from Berlin: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Karl

  2. Quick update: $728 raised so far (20%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Berlin: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Eliana T. Schwartz

    Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Los Angeles.

    • Mulugeta NegashPhoto verified

      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. God bless.

      • Zofia Weronika Krawczyk

        hope it all works out, Karl. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Jade K. Perry

          hope it all works out, Karl. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

          • Daniel Collins Maina

            So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. Take care

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