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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Eleanor's family in Tampa
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Eleanor needs $3,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Tampa.
🇺🇸 33647, Tampa, Florida, United States1,425 views
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,000.
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 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $3,000 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,750
• Late fees and court costs: $320
• Utilities in arrears: $165
• First month of rent as a buffer: $765
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- Eleanor
- due date
- 2026-11-30
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Wishing you the best, Eleanor. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Aurangabad
Rooting for you, Eleanor. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Pune this morning. Greetings from Pune.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Bristol but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Tampa.
thinking of you and your family, Eleanor. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Love from Setagaya.
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Take care
Hope things get better soon, Eleanor. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Manila this morning.