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Keep a roof over Amparo's head in New York
After a divorce, Amparo is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 night deliveries, 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 $1,150 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $300
• First month of rent as a buffer: $550
• Utilities in arrears: $300
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Amparo
- due date
- 2025-02-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Hang in there. Thought of Amparo all day after reading this.”
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Stay strong, Amparo. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless.
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Nuremberg.
Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day!
thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 28 people at work. Greetings from Montréal