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Help Carolina keep her home - 5 months behind on rent
The loss of a second income left Carolina short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇧🇷 Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil1,049 views
When my hours were cut in half in August, Carolina fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,100.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave.
There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Carolina has started working extra hours at a market stall, and is applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $930
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• Late fees and court costs: $115
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-10-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Renato
Quick update: $448 raised so far (41%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Colorado Springs.
sending love, Renato. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Renato. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Campinas
sending love, Renato. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.