When Home Becomes Unsafe: Financial Eviction and Domestic Abuse
For many survivors of domestic abuse, the pain doesn’t end with physical or emotional harm. One of the most devastating—and often overlooked—forms of abuse is financial control. And for some, it leads to the ultimate loss: being forced out of their own home.
At Inabadway , we’ve seen firsthand how domestic abuse extends far beyond bruises. Being evicted, left homeless, or forced into housing instability because of a partner’s financial manipulation is a reality for many. And yet, it’s a reality rarely talked about.
What Is Financial Abuse?
Financial abuse is a powerful tactic used by abusers to control, isolate, and trap their partners. It can include:
Controlling all household income
Refusing access to bank accounts or credit cards
Sabotaging employment opportunities
Racking up debt in the victim’s name
Forcing the victim to sign leases or legal agreements
Making rent or mortgage payments, then suddenly withdrawing financial support
The goal is simple: take away the victim’s independence—and with it, their ability to leave.
When Abuse Leads to Eviction
One of the harshest outcomes of financial abuse is eviction. Survivors may find themselves:
Locked out of their own home
Unable to pay rent or utilities because their partner left them with nothing
Facing eviction notices for missed payments they didn’t control
Living in unsafe conditions without the financial means to escape
In some cases, an abuser may intentionally stop paying bills—knowing it will lead to eviction, just to punish or disempower the survivor further.
For survivors with children, pets, or disabilities, the trauma of losing their home compounds the fear of staying or leaving. It creates a no-win situation: stay with the abuser to keep a roof over your head, or leave and face homelessness.
You Are Not Alone—And It Is Not Your Fault
If you’ve been financially evicted as a result of domestic abuse, you are not to blame. Abuse is never your fault, and neither is the financial fallout that often comes with it.
At Inabadway , we help survivors:
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Understand their rights as tenants and renters
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Connect with emergency housing and shelter options
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Access financial assistance and advocacy resources
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Rebuild credit, independence, and security after financial abuse
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Reclaim their voice and begin healing from trauma
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to know that there’s help.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know is experiencing trauma from a toxic relationship, abuse or facing eviction due to a partner’s control, reach out. There is hope. There are resources. There is a way out.
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
📞 National Housing Helpline: 1-877-428-8844
📧 Contact inabadway