I am getting ready to go through a divorce. My children’s father has moved to another state and is no help. I have been playing catch up with the amount of bills left for me to figure out on my own. Today my landlord showed up and told me that my rent is almost 2 months behind. I had no knowledge of this because my soon to be ex husband assured me the rent for December had been paid in full (the rent was his part of the bills to be paid). The landlord is only giving me a couple days to come up with the money before an eviction is filed. I work, but I do not get paid for another 2 weeks and my paycheck would not be enough to cover it. I have no support or help from family or friends and im just trying to hold it together for my kids. My rent is past due 2000, and I don’t know what else to do. No local organizations are helping with things because of lack of funding so this is my last hope. So please if you are able to help even a little bit at all, it would be more than appreciated. I’m just a mom trying to provide the best I can. My cash app is $Slayer8969. Thank you
When you sign a lease agreement, you do not intend to break it. However things can happen, Health problems can keep you from work, you can lose your job, or unexpected finances come up. The result is that you cannot pay rent. You may also want to break a lease to get out from underneath a bad landlord. Or to get away from a neighbor. It may not be expected, but there can be times when breaking a lease is necessary.
Breaking a lease is usually grounds for eviction. The landlord or property management is not always going to consider the circumstances. Knowing your rights can help you deal with the process properly. This is useful in cases where you feel that you are being evicted unjustly.
Here are six important tips to protect yourself should you face an eviction.
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Know the laws
Become familiar with the laws in your state. Each state has their own version of the Landlord and Tenant Act. This will serve as a guide to understanding the relationship between you and your landlord. It will contain an eviction section to focus on, but be sure to read the entire document. You can get a copy through the Attorney General’s website or by going to a local courthouse.
Pay close attention to the details regarding evictions, especially anything that constitutes an illegal eviction. In general, the landlord has to give a certain amount of notice and you have a window of time to correct the situation. Not allowing or adhering to this is a violation. An illegal eviction is not allowed in most states. If your landlord tries to evict you outside of the process, you can sue them. For example, if they change the locks on you or remove any property.
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Keep records
From the day you move in, you should keep documents and records of all interactions with your landlord. This is beneficial should anything like an eviction come up. Keep every notice or letter they give you. Record the time, date, and nature of any verbal communications too. Always keep cashed checks and receipts as well as maintenance records.
It is also a good idea to take photos of the property when you move in, or once any grievance occurs. Some landlords have been known to claim damage to property and claim it was done by you. The more documentation and evidence you have, the better your case will be against your landlord or eviction. Not all landlords try devious tactics, but it is best to be prepared in the event they do.
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Consult with an attorney
It helps to get legal advice during an eviction, even though you do not need representation for the case. Use a private attorney if you can afford one or check with Legal Aid for assistance. Most cities have Legal Aid offices and will be happy to provide consultation services. You get information and advice for a reduced price and sometimes free. Be sure to take all your documents and evidence so they can help you set up your case. Running through the details with them gets you prepared mentally for the case ahead.
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Go to the hearing
You need to go to an eviction hearing in court. You cannot be evicted without this and your landlord is responsible for scheduling this. Do not miss this hearing. If you do not show, the judge automatically rules in favor of the landlord. If you go to the hearing, you may have a chance of beating the eviction. You will never know if you decide to pass. When you show up, the landlord also cannot claim damage against you or any other fines.
Make sure you are prepared before you go. Plan to proceed in the same way you discussed with your attorney. Have all documents ready to present and establish your defense before you get there. Dress professionally and arrive early.
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Handling an eviction
In some cases, the judge will rule in favor of the landlord. Even if you have all documents and a good defense, you need to be prepared for this outcome. Make arrangements ahead of time to stay somewhere else and plant to rent a storage unit. If you have already found another rental, you do not need to worry about that. BE prepared to leave the property quickly. Every state allows an amount of time for eviction and in some cases it can be as little as 48 hours.
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Getting another place
Evictions can be reported to credit bureaus. This can hurt your chances of renting again. Most landlords do not report this but there are other ways credit companies can get this info. There are companies that collect information and sell it to prospective landlords.
Be prepared for your next landlord to know about the eviction. Don’t plan on hiding it. Explain the circumstances to them and be honest. You can present all the same documents you had for the hearing to make your case. It does not do any good to talk bad about the previous landlord, especially if the eviction was your fault. You do not want to appear like a problem tenant. It can take time to find a new rental.
Many will turn you down, but someone will approve of you. You should expect that when you are approved you will have to pay or a higher security deposit. The eviction becomes less relevant as time passes, especially when you begin to make on-time payments.
An eviction can seem disastrous and cause for worry. The important thing to remember is that you are not the only one to go through this. Many renters have been evicted and get through the process just fine. Protect yourself by following the laws and being honest. Be prepared and know your rights and you will have the best chance of beating an eviction. If you do get evicted, know that it is not the end of the world. With time, everything will be right again.
Signle mom
Hello and I am a single mom of two and I have been struggling to get ahead. I and living paycheck to paycheck and still behind on rent and I can’t get my car fixed, can’t pay my other important bills because the job I have don’t pay much but it keep food on table for my kids and pay some bills but not all. I am asking if anyone is willing to help a single mom. Right now I am looking at evictions for my place and have no where else to go. I really don’t know what else to do but pray someone will help me and my kids out. I am tryin to raise 3000 so I can pay rent and fix my car, so I can be able to get my kids to doctors appointments and work, anything will help Thank you
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My rent is due tomorrow…
My rent is due tomorrow, it’s 760.00 and I have 46.27 in my account. I’ve tried selling the few small things I thought had value but they don’t, and I’m truly alone in this world so I don’t have anyone that can help me. I’m not sure how I’ve gotten in this financial hole, i work 2 jobs and usually 6 days a week but all the money I earn goes towards bills/debt/etc. My landlord doesn’t do extension on rent so I’m facing homelessness and I’m beyond scared. If there is anyone willing and able to help, you would quite literally save me. Im sorry to even ask but I don’t know what else to do. Please know that I would be beyond forever grateful and at some point I will pay it forward.
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Humble Plea – Recovering From Bad Decisions
I’ve always been a person to be very transparent, sometimes I feel I share too much, but here is my story which led me here. I’ve always been the fiscally responsible one amongst friends and family, so to be here typing this message is very humbling. In 2021 financial pressures and the weight of my family caused me to file bankruptcy. I had accepted my responsibilities and decisions and had been faithfully making my payments while managing finances, but as my financial situation improved the bankruptcy courts and trustees required more and more money, feeling to financial constraints, I turned to gambling. A temporary relief of short gain turned into a dark repeating pattern of long term consequences. Not having money to care for basic needs I thought the best solution was to gamble, and of course that was not the solution. I then begin to use money for bills and mortgage to gamble trying to get excess pocket money while I paid the trustee. This has caused me to fall behind on mortgage and be in a horrible situation. I have sought therapy, began medication management, and voluntary have added myself to the ban list for the casino but that does t help my current situation, and because I am in bankruptcy the lender is unable to provide any relief. I come literally exhausted of all options, feeling saddened because of my poor decisions and realizing the error or my actions requesting assistance. The total amount owed to avoid foreclosure is $8,700. Whatever is placed on your heart is greatly appreciated.
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Eviction notice. Need help by December 9,2025!
Two years ago, my life changed dramatically when I was shot multiple times. This traumatic event has left me with heart failure, which makes it incredibly difficult for me to work consistently. As a single parent with two beautiful daughters, I am doing everything to provide for them, but my resources are limited. Due to my medical condition, I am unable to maintain steady employment, and as a result, my bills have been piling up. The financial strain has been overwhelming, and I am now facing the very real threat of eviction. The thought of being homeless, especially during the holiday season, is terrifying. My daughters deserve a stable home and a sense of security, and I am determined to do whatever is necessary to ensure that for them. I am reaching out for urgent assistance. Donations, no matter how small, can help cover rent. I am incredibly grateful for any support you can offer during this challenging time. With your help, I hope to create a stable environment for my daughters and keep a roof over our heads. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any assistance you can provide. Your kindness and generosity could make a difference. Cash app $iesha789 Venmo @Iesha-Shepard-1
Eviction- Family of 6
I never thought I would fall so low as to have to do this but Im desperate to prevent homelessness for my family. I have a wonderful wife and 4 boys all minors. I owe $26,523 by the end of the month or I will loose our house. I am working hard aa is my wife and 2 of my boys have jobs as well. We have made great progress but will not have enough to cover the full amount by then. Im hoping and praying I can get to at least $25,000 then I could pay it to current and have a VERY modest Christmas for the kids. I don’t know what else to say. It has been very hard stating positive but I have to try everything as best i can to try to prevent having my family homeless which includes doing this at this point. My debt on the house got higher during the shutdown but with all of us working together we can make this work if we are lucky enough to get this help. Please please consider giving if you have the ability and know that when I am doing better in life I will come back to this board and help other in return. Thank you for your time and im sorry for the long message. I really am desperate for a little help.
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Being forced to move need help asap only giving me until 12/31/25 to move I have 2 large dogs and need a place to spend weekends with my special needs daughter on weekends
I’ve been living in an Apt since February that I was able to get through my job I have no lease and now they want me to moveout by the end of December, times have been very tough I lost my family home due to my sister not doing her job following up with the lawyer she hired, and house went into foreclosure and I had to move out I was able to get this apt which allowed me to take my golden retriever and golden doodle which have been my crutch as well as my daughter who I take on weekends and during the week a lot she loves them very much and is devastated that we have to move again, I don’t want to lose them it’s very tough to find a place that will take them with me I need a 2 bdrm place and only having a little over 30 days to move has put a lot of pressure on me after getting to a good place with grief therapy but now everything has changed and they want me out I lost my parents and youngest son all within 6 months a while back that is how I was supposed to inherit the family home and life has gotten very tough recently , I try to keep a positive attitude about everything but it’s getting tougher been scammed out of thousands of dollars bills piled up truck motor went recently had to borrow money to fix that, I’m looking for a hand up not a hand out once I get back on my feet my plan is to pay it forward to someone else who is going through a rough patch in life my goal is to hopefully raise 10,000 $ to move into a nice place and pay a couple of months’ rent in advance anything helps Bless all who Help out .
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Need help with rent for me and my 3 year old daughter!!
Hello Everyone.
Well I know this is a shot in the dark but I’m going give it a shot!
Well this my story ! March 2025 a job I had for 8 years I was lay off.
I have some saving that kept me afloat for a few months!!
In the USA with high rent, electric bills and food cost . It eat away on my savings very quick.
Also I trying many different investment thing to make so extra money to get scammed out of a total of 9200.00 between 2 different investment scams.
As of August 2025 I was evicted out my apt and officially became homeless!!
Now why I’m depressed! Is because my Girlfriend and our 3 year daughter all of us was all living together and once we got evicted out our apartment my girlfriend and our daughter went to live with her mom and I just been bouncing from home to home.
My daughter is use to me begin around! So everytime I see her she happy but when I leave ( I can’t stay at my gf mom home because she on section 8 ) she cry and Don’t want me to leave.
On top of it I went to the dentist because I had been having serious dental pain!
And the dentist told me that I need gum surgery, gum graft and remove a few teeth. If not the infection and spread to my blood steam and my life is in danger!!
I don’t have any insurance since I been lay off from my job and my credit is not good enough to get this done on credit! He said a price of 20k total for my dental work.
As well I found a new apartment that a 2nd chance apartment for people’s with evictions. But the deposit is very high like a total of 7500 for the move in .
So right now I know this is a shot in the dark
But a total of 27,500 dollars would change me and my family lives for the better and if anyone or any bodies want to donate. Me and my little family gladly appreciate any donations.
I keep my head up and try to stay positive and tell my little girl that we will have a new home and we will be back together as a family soon.
If you read this all the way though! I want to thank you for taking your time to read my post.If any ones else reading this is going through something.
Just know that though ever dark night it is a bright day ahead.
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MOM IN DISTRESS!!!
Hi MOM IN DISTRISS here , I know I may not be seen with I could imagine MILLIONS of others asking for help. This is my last resort, I lost my job due to fear of workplace retaliation after reporting sexual misconduct. My rent fell behind for the months I went unemployed, luckily I start my new job Monday! Unfortunately I won’t be able to get ahead being I won’t see significant income for at least a month. My complex is about to star the eviction process soon and I’m really trying to avoid being homeless again, I’ve exhausted all options. If anyone could help, we (my kids and I) would GREATLY appreciate it. Thank you either way… 3day notice attached to door already. Thank you either way, keep up the great work!
Goal: $3,400
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Eviction notice
I will truly be grateful for any assistance. I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and haven’t been able to work as much as usual. I’ve become behind on my rent and utilities due to lack of work. I currently on the verge of losing my housing and car. I would need to pay a total of $4164 by 11/20/2025 in order to keep my apartment and not be homeless during the holiday season.
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Need Help After Death of Roommate
Hello, my name is Troy and I am in need of help after my roommate passed away. I now need $3500 to get back on track for my rent.
I had a roommate starting at about October of last year. I worked with her and we began living together. Unfortunately, she passed away in late July. I was the one who found her passed in her room and I had to contact her family, the job, and her friends to notify them of what happened. I ended up taking days off from work while attending grief counseling through my job.
My landlord was also told about the death and she informed me that the August rent still wasn’t paid. I had given my roommate my half of the rent but because I wasn’t her family, I wasn’t able to get into her account to pay the rent and it was all going to her daughters so I didn’t want to put any more stress on the family. I scrounged up the money needed to pay the rent and was broke for the rest of August and the beginning of September.
My landlord allowed me to put a credit towards the rent by saying it was payment for October but September rent was racking up late fees. However, she told me she was unable to do that again. Now, I am in need of that money to stabilize my housing as she just contacted me today that she will have to move forward with eviction.
If you are able to spare anything, thank you for doing so. If you aren’t able to do so, thank you for at least reading this.
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Best Regards,
Troy
Rent Emergency
Hello,
I am currently facing financial difficulties. I am trying to save my kids and I from becoming homeless. I am currently pregnant with twins and faced a medical emergency. Due to this I had to use my rent money to stay alive. Also, due to the government shutdown I’ve had to use savings to feed my kids as no food assistance is being given. Now facing an eviction I need help please . I have to pay $1645 to stay in my home. I have Cash App $delkrystal23 . If anyone could help forever grateful. Thank you
Please help save my family from eviction. $2150 for October and November rent.
It’s hard to ask for help, but I’m doing it for my sister, my 6-year-old niece, my 3-year-old nephew, and myself.
A year ago, we lost our mom. She was the heart of our family. She was the one who always made sure we were okay, no matter what. Losing her broke us in more ways than one. Emotionally, we’ve been trying to heal; financially, it’s been a constant struggle to stay afloat.
Since her passing, both my sister and I have faced periods of unemployment. We’ve been doing everything we can to provide for the kids, to keep their lives as normal and safe as possible, but lately, it’s been getting harder to keep up with rent and bills. Every month feels like a race we’re barely finishing, and now, we’re falling behind.
We’re not looking for luxury, just stability. A roof over our heads, warmth for the kids, and a little breathing room to get back on our feet.
If you’re reading this, please know that any amount you can give no matter how small makes a difference. You’d be helping us keep a safe home for two little ones who’ve already lost so much, and giving our family a chance to rebuild after one of the hardest years of our lives.
We are short $600 for the month of October, and will soon need an additional $1450 for the month of November. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, sharing, or donating. You’re helping us hold onto hope.
Eviction notice
Good day, I am Shaunada and I am requesting assistance with my rent amount $2515.00 also the court costs and attorney fees, which I do not know the additional amount as of yet. I work part-time at Belk in fine jewelry fourteen hours a week , likewise I am actively seeking additional fulltime work so I can work two jobs. My nineteen year old car motor went out so I salvaged it. My previous position at Dollar General as an associate store manager ended due to them closing the store down in July which caused me to get behind on my August and September rent. I am single and live alone with no additional assistance. I do not have any family in my state that I can live with nor do I have the funds to relocate. I would greatly appreciate any financial assistance. I would not even object to the rent being paid to the landlord and the court. I do not want to be homeless at all especially since I no longer have a car that I can even sleep in. I will file with the court on Monday requesting additional time to pack my belongings and try to get in a shelter if I do not receive these funds in time I currently have to move in seven days which will be October 9, 2025. I would like to thank every donor in advance for your generosity and assistance. Peace and blessing to all. My paypal link is paypal.me/Shaunada926
Lease Termination/Eviction
My name is John and our landlord decided to terminate our lease / evict a few residence including us. This just happened after i paid $1000 in rent too. At the moment I was working on getting a vehicle as my car finally gave out. Then this happened. They want everyone out by November 15th, 2025. Just in time for the holidays. I have a wife and my beautiful almost 2 year old daughter and my neice who I took in, after her abusive mother and step father kicked her out multiple times. Now im at high risk of losing my job because of the situation. Any help and donations is greatly appreciated.
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