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

A car accident left Cristina short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇪🇸 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain2,131 views
Cristina M. Romero
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Alcalá de Henares
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,400. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,400 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,700 • Late fees and court costs: $100 • Utilities in arrears: $195 • First month of rent as a buffer: $405 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-06-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Cristina

  1. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($676). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($391). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

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    Made a real difference

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Ruth Apio Macharia

    Keep going. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best

    • Vaishali F. Zaveri

      Sending strength, Cristina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Amelia S. HaynesPhoto verified

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

        • Mariana Daniela Farias

          Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Take care!

          • Simiyu Ochieng Ngowi

            take care, Cristina. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

            • Deepa Murthy

              So sorry you're going through this, Cristina. Hope this works out for you

              • Can Yıldırım

                Thanks for sharing this, Cristina. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.

                • Uche Rotimi Zakari

                  take care, Cristina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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