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Tashana received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

After a car accident, Tashana is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

🇯🇲 Saint Andrew, Jamaica1,535 views
Camille A. Wint
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Half-Way Tree
When my hours were cut in half in November, Tashana fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,350. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Tashana has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $1,350 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $880 • Late fees and court costs: $95 • Utilities in arrears: $85 • First month of rent as a buffer: $290 Thank you for reading my story. - Camille
due date
2025-02-15
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Camille

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($255 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $90 so far, I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

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  • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.

    • Keep going. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

      • Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Liverpool.

        • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tashana

          • Camille A. WintOwnerAnswer

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (4 months) is the biggest at $880.

        • thinking of you and your family, Camille. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up.

          • Good luck, Camille. Hope this works out for you. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Half-Way Tree.

            • How is Tashana doing now?

              • Keep going, Camille. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.

                • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Tashana?

                  • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Miami so I could bring a meal.

                    • shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless

                      • David N. SandovalPhoto verified

                        Sending good thoughts, Camille. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                        • praying for you, Camille. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                          • Hope this works out for you. I hope February is when things finally get easier.

                            • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless!

                              • thinking of you, Camille. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Half-Way Tree

                                • hope things get better soon, Camille. Looking forward to the next update.

                                  • Birgitta SjöbergPhoto verified

                                    Your post was clear and honest. After 26 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                                    • You're not alone. Hope you get there. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.

                                      • Hope it all works out, Camille. Shared this with my family.

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