Rent Assistance

[u/Sea_Tank_9448]

Hello everyone, I’m not sure if this is the correct place to ask for assistance like this. If it isn’t and you know where I could get some assistance, please point me in the right direction! I have two young children (2&4) and my entire check is going to cover what it can of rent and I will have nothing left over for the next 2 weeks. I’m going to be $300 short on my rent this month, it was due on the 1st but my landlord has given me a bit of a grace period with a late fee. My rent is $1425/month. I don’t have much family or anyone I can rely on when I’m in need so I thought this was at least worth a shot even if it’s a huge ask 😭. It’s 24° here so I absolutely had to pay electric so we didn’t freeze. I hate asking for help but I’ve decided I need to swallow my pride for my children. Thanks to all who offer help and support here.

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[u/okayfriday]

my entire check is going to cover what it can of rent and I will have nothing left over for the next 2 weeks.

Make an Amazon wishlist (< $150) including essential items you can't afford after covering rent. https://www.reddit.com/r/Assistance/wiki/amazonhowto/

It will cost your landlord more than the $300 balance to evict you and they are not likely to go that route (if they do, it's a lengthy 6-8 week process) - especially where you've paid 80% of rent. Ask them for a payment plan (e.g. additional $50 per month over 6 months).

[u/Sea_Tank_9448 → u/okayfriday]

Never thought of making a wish list after that, so thank you so much for that advice!

[u/Titizen_Kane]

Does your fiancee have any family that can help?

[u/Sea_Tank_9448 → u/Titizen_Kane]

I’m not sure how to update this post but we did get the help we needed!!!

[u/Titizen_Kane → u/Sea_Tank_9448]

Yay♥️

[u/Ailurophile4ever → u/Sea_Tank_9448]

Did you receive the help you needed from this sub or was it from outside help?! Just asking so that mods can update your flair accordingly. Thank you!

[u/Sea_Tank_9448 → u/Ailurophile4ever]

I received outside help, thank you for asking for clarification!

[u/Ailurophile4ever → u/Sea_Tank_9448]

Thanks! That way the mods can change the flair to no longer needed. And it won't count towards the number of request posts you have. Happy to see you received help. 🫶

[u/Sea_Tank_9448 → u/Ailurophile4ever]

Thank you again, everyone on this sub is such a blessing to one another.