Bills & expensesHousing & rentUrgent
Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Eugene's family in Birmingham
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Eugene needs $2,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Birmingham.
Anywhere in the world2,356 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 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 $2,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,300
• Late fees and court costs: $160
• Utilities in arrears: $185
• First month of rent as a buffer: $605
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Eugene
- due date
- 2026-03-01
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Eugene
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
- Amir Nabil Yassin 🇬🇧 · $25
“Get well soon - Newcastle upon Tyne”
- Dhruv M. Modi 🇮🇳 · $33
- Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $10
- Tariq Zaid Farouk 🇲🇦 · $20
“My cousin told me about this one. - Mohammedia”
- Festus Henry Akinwale 🇳🇬 · $10
- Felipe André Batista 🇧🇷 · $50
- Carla Concetta Riva 🇮🇹 · $49
- Sérgio Nascimento 🇧🇷 · $5
- Ángel E. Santos 🇺🇸 · $52.50
- Vishnu H. Menon 🇮🇳 · $100
- Yusuf K. Chetty 🇿🇦 · $50
“Rooting for you! - Durban”
- Leonardo M. Juarez 🇨🇦 · $100
- Viviane Fabiana Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $5
“You got this! - Juiz de Fora”
- Nicholas G. Lawrence 🇺🇸 · $20
“Hope things get better! - Arlington”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $33
“Hope the February deadline works out. - Dundee”
- Claire R. Fleming 🇺🇸 · $15
- Rose Naliaka Musyoka 🇹🇿 · $30
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $5
- Gleb Lebedev 🇺🇦 · $20
“From Lviv with love.”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
how is Eugene doing now?
wishing you peace, Eugene. Shared this with my family. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eugene.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (5 months) comes first ($1,300) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Sending strength, Eugene. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Bogotá.
Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Birmingham.
wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Khulna.
so sorry you're going through this, Eugene. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 14 people at work. Greetings from Pune.
praying for you, Eugene. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.