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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Marie's family in Toulon
After a long illness, Marie is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in October, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
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 weekend shifts, 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 $950 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $240
• Utilities in arrears: $85
• First month of rent as a buffer: $625
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2026-01-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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So sorry you're going through this, Marie. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Córdoba.
hang in there, Marie. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours!
Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Toulon!
Sending love, Marie. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Toulon
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope January is when things finally get easier.