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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Karina's family in San Antonio
After a cut in working hours, Karina is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I've 1 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,450 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $2,150
• Late fees and court costs: $280
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• First month of rent as a buffer: $900
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-11-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Karina.
Rent arrears (5 months) is $2,150 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.
So sorry you're going through this, Karina. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Spanish Town!
Thanks for sharing this, Karina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Saint-Denis
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Sacramento.
stay strong, Karina. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Stay strong. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless
You're not alone, Karina. Shared this with my family
sending love, Karina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Chiang Mai this morning
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of San Antonio
Praying for you, Karina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Santos but we're thinking of you. All the best
your post was clear and honest. After 9 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything
I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Dasmariñas but we're thinking of you. Thinking of San Antonio
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of San Antonio.
Thinking of you and your family, Karina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of San Antonio.
Hang in there, Karina. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Seattle.
Best of luck, Karina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Coyoacán
You're not alone, Karina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Karina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best!
Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Gwagwalada.
Thinking of you and your family, Karina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Jakarta Barat.
sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of San Antonio.
You're not alone, Karina. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 37 people at work
Hope things get better soon, Karina. This could happen to any of us. Take care
hang in there, Karina. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 21 people at work. God bless
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Gothenburg.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Bengaluru
Rooting for you, Karina. Shared it with a few friends.
Take care. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Addis Ababa
Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Love from Faisalabad.
Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Stockholm.