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Help Leonardo keep his home - 5 months behind on rent
After a sudden layoff, Leonardo is 5 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, United States1,477 views
Following a long illness in the family, Leonardo fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $3,050.
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.
Leonardo 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 $3,050 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $2,050
• Late fees and court costs: $160
• Utilities in arrears: $310
• First month of rent as a buffer: $530
Thank you so much.
- Valentina
- due date
- 2026-11-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Best of luck, Valentina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Thinking of you and your family, Valentina. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Makati.
Hang in there, Valentina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Nottingham.