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

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Violet needs $1,650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Seattle.

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Violet N. Bridges
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Seattle
When the hotel closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,650. 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 have a toddler and a baby 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,650 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $400 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $970 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Violet
due date
2026-12-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Violet

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. We're at 5% thanks to 1 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $82 raised so far (5%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Amber A. Olson

    Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Seattle.

    • Valentin Gabriel MarieQuestion

      What's already covered and what's the $1,650 for?

      • Violet N. BridgesOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. late fees and court costs is the big one at $400, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Maricel K. Lopez

      Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.

      • Mia F. BryantQuestionPhoto verified

        any update on how things are going in Seattle?

        • Arif Tuhin MiahAddress verified

          Wishing you the best, Violet. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Take care.

          • Mikhail Nikolai Marchenko

            You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Nairobi.

            • Madeline R. MurphyQuestion

              do you have the eviction notice you could share with the moderators?

              • Violet N. BridgesOwnerAnswer

                I sent the eviction notice in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Fair thing to want to know.

            • Liza K. Quizon

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

              • Patrice N. Spence

                best of luck, Violet. Hope you get there. God bless.

                • Abril N. SalazarQuestion

                  Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Seattle.

                  • Violet N. BridgesOwnerAnswer

                    Thank you. If you're in Seattle I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

                • Brooklyn L. Gutierrez

                  I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Palmira

                  • Ana Luciana Farias

                    Hope it all works out, Violet. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

                    • Ali Babar Siddiqui

                      Thinking of you, Violet. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up.

                      • Mia Nina Hoffmann

                        thinking of you, Violet. Hope you get there. Greetings from Rochester!

                        • Karina K. Álvarez

                          Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Marseille this morning.

                          • Kamrul Rashed Ali

                            Hope it all works out, Violet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.

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