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Help Joaquín keep his home - 3 months behind on rent
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Joaquín needs $2,400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Granada.
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Following a long illness in the family, Joaquín fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,400.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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.
Joaquín 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 $2,400 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $700
• Late fees and court costs: $250
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,450
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Esteban
- due date
- 2026-08-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Esteban
Update from Granada: we've started the first stage. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“All the best. Thought of Joaquín all day after reading this. - Çankaya”
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Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Thinking of Granada.
so sorry you're going through this, Esteban. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
thinking of you and your family, Esteban. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Granada.
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Radom
Good luck, Esteban. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Esteban. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mysuru!
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Take care!
Sending love. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Syracuse!
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Casablanca this morning. Thinking of Granada.