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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Claire's family in Fresno
After a long illness, Claire is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇺🇸 California, United States1,650 views
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,500.
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 a teenager still in school 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $290
• First month of rent as a buffer: $840
• Rent arrears (5 months): $2,370
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- due date
- 2026-07-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Embakasi this morning. Blessings.
Good luck, Claire. Looking forward to the next update. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Good luck, Claire. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 33 people at work.
sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.