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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Isabella's family in San Jose

After a long illness, Isabella is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Isabella Quincy
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San Jose
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $5,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, 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 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 $5,200 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $3,750 • Late fees and court costs: $240 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • First month of rent as a buffer: $990 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Isabella
due date
2026-01-31
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Isabella

  1. Quick update: $968 raised so far (19%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Reading”

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    “Blessings. My colleague told me about this one. - San Jose”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Isabella all day after reading this. - Thủ Đức”

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    “Sending love. I'm in Durgapur, thinking of you.”

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    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Novosibirsk”

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    “Hang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Bengaluru”

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    “Stay strong. I'm in Jessore, thinking of you. - Jessore”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Isabella all day after reading this. - Istanbul”

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  • Laura A. Escobar

    Sending strength, Isabella. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Sacramento so I could bring a meal. Take care.

    • Pedro B. Ramírez

      Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings!

      • Karthik S. Raju

        Good luck. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Enugu.

        • Chiamaka Abosede Igwe

          Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Addis Ababa.

          • Teresa Adamczyk

            thinking of you and your family, Isabella. Looking forward to the next update. God bless

            • Hala Souad Fahmy

              Thanks for sharing this, Isabella. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of San Jose.

              $1,774 raised of $5,200

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