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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Brandon's family in Chandler

After the loss of a second income, Brandon is 5 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Brandon Martinez
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Chandler
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,050. 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 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,050 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,600 • Late fees and court costs: $140 • Utilities in arrears: $310 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Brandon
due date
2025-07-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Brandon

  1. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($498). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($318 in total) the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Chandler: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Abigail W. Santiago 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. My cousin told me about this one. - Bristol”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - Tema”

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    “You got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Yekaterinburg”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - Obuasi”

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  • Lily R. Craig 🇦🇺 · $78

    “Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Ballarat”

  • Paul Seyi Shittu 🇳🇬 · $5

    “Good luck. Hope the August deadline works out. - Warri”

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    “Thought of Brandon all day after reading this. - Epe”

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  • Stefan Anton Winter

    So sorry you're going through this, Brandon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

    • Revathi E. Namboothiri

      Stay strong, Brandon. Shared it with a few friends

      • Fabio Paolo Bernardi

        Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

        • Chalerm Opas Mahawong

          Sending strength, Brandon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.

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