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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Liam's family in Fresno

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Liam needs $4,650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Fresno.

🇺🇸 California, United States4,682 views
Liam J. Stephens
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Fresno
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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 $4,650 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $3,450 • Late fees and court costs: $360 • Utilities in arrears: $270 • First month of rent as a buffer: $570 Thank you for reading my story. - Liam
due date
2025-09-10
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Liam

  1. Thank you all. We're at 55% now ($2,562). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,692 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($619 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Nipa Rahima Haque

    Hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

    • Josiah Le

      Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Chattanooga.

      • Charmaine R. Lopez

        sending love, Liam. Shared this with my family. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

        • Gabriele Lena Beck

          Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. My neighbor in San Francisco donated after I showed her your page. Take care

          • Maya Sri Hidayat

            You're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Sydney so I could bring a meal. Take care.

            • Christopher Robinson

              take care, Liam. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Aurora.

              • Ciara A. Kane

                Sending strength, Liam. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

                • Elisa Concetta Gatti

                  Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best!

                  • Elsa Anisa PrasetyoPhoto verified

                    A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

                    • Elaine Natália Mendes

                      Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Fresno.

                      • Johanna Anna Beck

                        sending love, Liam. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                        • Yulia Elena Sokolov

                          Praying for you, Liam. Hope this works out for you. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                          • Álvaro D. Rivera

                            Rooting for you, Liam. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Sent it to 30 people at work.

                            • Lovely W. Tomas

                              best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Epe

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