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

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Yan needs $3,350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Austin.

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Yan Shi
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Austin
When the packaging plant closed in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,350. 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 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,350 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $490 • Late fees and court costs: $185 • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,675 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Yan
due date
2026-11-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Yan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($443). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Update from Austin: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Teklu Tadesse

    Rooting for you, Yan. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

    • Gita Fitri PurnomoQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yan

      • Yan ShiOwnerAnswer

        First month of rent as a buffer is $490 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Jomar W. Domingo

      Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Tlaquepaque.

      • Sunil Gopal Thapa

        you're not alone, Yan. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

        • Gabriela Débora Rocha

          you're not alone, Yan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Quezon City.

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