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Help Imelda keep her home - 3 months behind on rent
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Imelda needs $2,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Orlando.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, Imelda fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,750.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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.
Imelda has started working night deliveries, 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 $2,750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,800
• Late fees and court costs: $170
• Utilities in arrears: $120
• First month of rent as a buffer: $660
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Rowena
- due date
- 2025-08-30
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there, Rowena. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Keep going, Rowena. I hope things turn around soon!
how is Imelda doing now?
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Orlando.
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless!
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 25 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Rowena. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Best of luck, Rowena. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update.