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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Hudson's family in Bakersfield

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Hudson needs $4,450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bakersfield.

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Hudson Maldonado
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Bakersfield
When my hours were cut in half in March, 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 $4,450. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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. 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 $4,450 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $3,050 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,050 • Late fees and court costs: $350 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2026-07-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Hudson

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $1,091 raised so far (25%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($306). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Ian Payne

    Hang in there, Hudson. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Bakersfield.

    • Deepa R. Raman

      Thinking of you and your family, Hudson. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Bakersfield.

      • Enes Mustafa Öztürk

        hope you get there. We're a small family in Atlanta but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

        • Andrei Daniel Toma

          Keep going. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Savar.

          • Nadia Noor Abbas

            You're not alone, Hudson. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Davao City this morning. God bless.

            • Volodymyr Alexander Dmitriev

              best of luck, Hudson. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Johannesburg but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Bakersfield.

              $3,475.50 raised of $4,450

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