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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Eleanor's family in Dallas
A delayed insurance payout left Eleanor short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States2,832 views
When the construction firm closed in March, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $4,650 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,150
• Late fees and court costs: $380
• Utilities in arrears: $130
• First month of rent as a buffer: $990
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-06-01
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Eleanor?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (5 months), advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending good thoughts, Eleanor. Hope you get there.
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Texas. I'll ask around and let you know.
Stay strong, Eleanor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Dallas.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.