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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Benjamin's family in Quezon City
The loss of a second income left Benjamin short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
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 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $440
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $85
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- Benjamin
- due date
- 2026-07-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Benjamin
Quick update: $141 raised so far (24%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($91). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Benjamin?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (5 months), advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Best of luck, Benjamin. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Quezon City!
Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. All the best!
Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Gazipur.
Wishing you peace, Benjamin. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
keep going, Benjamin. Hope this works out for you. After 9 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Quezon City.