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Help Alberto keep his home - 4 months behind on rent

A termination letter arrived last week. Alberto needs $1,250 to clear the arrears and stay housed in San Diego.

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Eduardo T. Nava
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San Diego
When my hours were cut in half in July, Alberto fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,250. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Alberto has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $1,250 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $720 • Utilities in arrears: $145 • Late fees and court costs: $385 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-10-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the October deadline works out. - Caloocan”

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    “Sending love. My cousin told me about this one. - Coyoacán”

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    “Only $36 but hope it helps. - Lagos”

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    “Hope this helps. I'm in Lowell, thinking of you.”

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    “Good luck. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Fresno”

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    “Thought of Alberto all day after reading this. - San Diego”

  • Mohit N. Singh 🇮🇳 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Hope the October deadline works out. - Chennai”

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Alberto all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope it all works out. Gave what I could this week. - Niterói”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Alberto all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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  • Auma Neema Mrema

    Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

    • Noah M. Jennings

      rooting for you, Eduardo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

      • Mercy D. Agustin

        Praying for you, Eduardo. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

        • Regina P. AriasPhoto verified

          Take care. Hope this works out for you. Love from Augusta.

          • Bunga Fitri Saputra

            Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. All the best.

            • Papa Eric Opoku

              Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Rawalpindi so I could bring a meal. All the best.

              • Liya Rahel Mekonnen

                I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Blessings.

                • Christopher G. Cortez

                  Thinking of you and your family, Eduardo. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.

                  • Maya L. White

                    rooting for you, Eduardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Gqeberha this morning. Love from Gqeberha.

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