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

After the closure of the factory, Zoe is 5 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States3,313 views
Zoe N. Burton
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San Jose
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $5,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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. 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 $5,050 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $3,650 • Late fees and court costs: $130 • Utilities in arrears: $280 • First month of rent as a buffer: $990 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-08-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Zoe all day after reading this. - Alicante”

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    “Thought of Zoe all day after reading this. - Dublin”

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    “Thinking of you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Heliopolis”

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    “Hope things get better. Been where you are, it gets better. - Gujranwala”

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    “All the best. Hope the September deadline works out. - St. Petersburg”

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  • Sultana Lamia Roy

    Thanks for sharing this, Zoe. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Cláudio Ronaldo BorgesPhoto verified

      hope it all works out, Zoe. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of San Jose

      • Yash C. Sandhu

        You're not alone, Zoe. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Kediri so I could bring a meal. Thinking of San Jose.

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