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Karina received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A cut in working hours left Karina short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain3,310 views
Following a long illness in the family, Karina fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $2,950.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Karina has started working two part-time jobs, 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 $2,950 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $150
• Late fees and court costs: $230
• Rent arrears (4 months): $2,570
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-12-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Joaquín
We're at 88% thanks to 55 of you. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. More news soon.
We're at 42% thanks to 28 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($881). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Take care
is there anything that isn't money that would help Karina?
Thank you. If you're in Madrid I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
wishing you peace, Joaquín. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted
Thinking of you, Joaquín. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in New York donated after I showed her your page.
hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done
So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Greetings from Hyderabad.
Hang in there, Joaquín. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.