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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Dennis's family in Manchester

A delayed insurance payout left Dennis short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom3,773 views
Dennis R. Whitfield
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Manchester
After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 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. 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 $3,650 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,400 • Late fees and court costs: $290 • Utilities in arrears: $140 • First month of rent as a buffer: $820 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
due date
2026-11-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Dennis

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 44% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Manchester: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Nalini J. Adams

    Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Lalitpur so I could bring a meal

    • Yarden Adi Ohana

      good luck, Dennis. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

      • Walid Ibrahim SlimaniPhoto verified

        Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

        • Josephine F. Harvey

          so sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.

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