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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Nova's family in Allentown
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Nova needs $4,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Allentown.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,200.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 two part-time jobs, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $4,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $2,850
• Late fees and court costs: $300
• Utilities in arrears: $280
• First month of rent as a buffer: $770
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- Nova
- due date
- 2026-09-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope it all works out, Nova. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
You're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Guarulhos so I could bring a meal.
Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Embakasi.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. All the best