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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Elias's family in Essen

A sudden layoff left Elias short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇩🇪 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,330 views
Elias Tim Hartmann
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Essen
When the textile factory closed in August, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,200 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $120 • First month of rent as a buffer: $850 • Utilities in arrears: $230 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-10-26
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Elias

  1. Quick update: $1,081 raised so far (90%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $651 raised so far (54%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($294 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Best of luck. Hope the October deadline works out. - Nsukka”

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    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Christchurch”

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    “Every little bit. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Albany”

  • Marlene H. Smith 🇿🇦 · $30

    “Hang in there. Thought of Elias all day after reading this. - Bloemfontein”

  • Ruth Lucy Mutua 🇹🇿 · $200

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  • Everett B. Davidson

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Aberdeen.

    • Pamela Lucas

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Essen

      • Joya Biswas

        Hope things get better soon, Elias. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Sakai.

        • Wichai Udom Kongkaew

          Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Durgapur.

          • Vijay K. Dhawan

            Take care, Elias. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together

            • Winda Fani Siregar

              rooting for you, Elias. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

              • Luke B. Newman

                Hope things get better soon, Elias. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 33 people at work. Greetings from Benin City.

                • Waqas Shoaib Cheema

                  It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Essen.

                  $1,483.50 raised of $1,200

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