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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Ella's family in Oakland
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Ella needs $4,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Oakland.
🇺🇸 California, United States3,339 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,750.
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 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 weekend shifts, 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 $4,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $2,900
• Late fees and court costs: $410
• Utilities in arrears: $370
• First month of rent as a buffer: $1,070
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-09-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ella
Small update. $2,371 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.
Small update. $908 so far, we've started the first stage.
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best of luck, Ella. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Guadalajara.
Sending love, Ella. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day