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Keep a roof over Abril's head in Mérida

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Abril needs $1,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mérida.

🇲🇽 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico2,045 views
Abril P. Lara
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Mérida
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working weekend shifts, and I'm 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 $1,000 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $560 • Late fees and court costs: $60 • Utilities in arrears: $75 • First month of rent as a buffer: $305 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2026-11-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Abril

  1. Small update. $650 so far, I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($409). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($275). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

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  • Mubashir Zeeshan Hanif 🇵🇰 · $75
  • Erlangga Muhammad Wibowo 🇮🇩 · $75
  • Bruno B. Orozco 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Fresno”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Abril all day after reading this. - Saket”

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  • Lourdes F. Campos 🇺🇸 · $30

    “God bless. Thought of Abril all day after reading this. - Fresno”

  • Rebecca W. Collins 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Blessings. Gave what I could this week. - Detroit”

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  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Jorge Eduardo Almeida 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Hope the December deadline works out. - Belo Horizonte”

  • Michael Vogel 🇩🇪 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $25
  • Camila W. Soto 🇲🇽 · $20

    “Happy to help. Gave what I could this week. - San Cristóbal de las Casas”

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  • Luis Luis Kaiser

    You're not alone, Abril. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

    • Rahma Fatima Wahba

      Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Barcelona.

      • Théo Adam Marie

        Sending strength, Abril. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

        • Suresh J. Subramanian

          Stay strong. Hope you get there. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

          • Joyce Njeri Tumusiime

            You're not alone, Abril. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Eldoret.

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