 TITLE: How to Fight an Eviction CONTENT: Increase Your Savings and Income\n--------------------------------\nIf you have time to gather more money to pay rent and stay in your home, consider the following actions:\n*   **Save as much money as possible.** If your landlord hasn't started eviction proceedings but you're worried about making rent in the near future, revamp your budget to cut out all the fat, looking for ways to save money you can put toward housing.\n*   **Take in a roommate.** A roommate can help share the rent burden, but read your rental agreement and get your landlord's blessing first. Some landlords will raise the rent or want an extra security deposit for adding a roommate to a lease.\n*   **Find a side gig.** Look for a part-time job to earn extra money or consider selling items on Amazon, eBay, Poshmark, Facebook Marketplace or other sites. There are many jobs you can do online to bring in more money for the rent.\n*   **Look for cheaper housing.** If you think you'll have trouble paying the rent for the foreseeable future, now may be the time to find more affordable housing. For example, you could rent a room in someone's house, move in with a roommate to pay less rent, or move in with family or friends. END