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

After a car accident, Xia is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Xia Yu Ren
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Houston
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,250. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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 $3,250 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,800 • Late fees and court costs: $380 • Utilities in arrears: $370 • First month of rent as a buffer: $700 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Xia
due date
2026-05-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Xia

  1. Thank you all. We're at 37% now ($1,212). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. 35% there. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. We're at 15% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Huda Ismail 🇪🇸 · $100
  • Verónica A. Gómez 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Xia all day after reading this. - Fort Worth”

  • Ha-eun Su-bin Ahn 🇰🇷 · $50
  • Amanda Beatriz Duarte 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Xia all day after reading this.”

  • Mateo K. Escobar 🇦🇷 · $75
  • Seul-gi Ye-eun Jung 🇺🇸 · $20
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  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $200

    “Keep your head up. From Columbia with love. - Columbia”

  • Maria A. Manalo 🇵🇭 · $10

    “Thought of Xia all day after reading this. - Davao City”

  • Sosuke Sakamoto 🇯🇵 · $10
  • Vrushali R. Naik 🇮🇳 · $502

    “Get well soon. Hope the June deadline works out. - Nagpur”

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    “Rooting for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Kobe”

  • Henry G. Porter 🇺🇸 · $20
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  • Everett L. Burke 🇺🇸 · $72

    “Be well. Thought of Xia all day after reading this.”

  • Michelle Kathleen Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Brooks P. Powers 🇦🇺 · $500

    “Be well. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Gold Coast”

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Exactly what I needed

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Tayyaba Samina Tarar

    Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Houston.

    • Isabella B. HopkinsQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Xia?

      • Xia Yu RenOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Houston I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Anum NaqviID verified

      I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Houston.

      • Taylor D. Barnes

        stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope June is when things finally get easier.

        • Daniel Marius Ciobanu

          Take care, Xia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

          • Njeri Joyce Swai

            best of luck, Xia. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

            • Rina Ishrat Miah

              Hang in there, Xia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Take care.

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