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Keep a roof over Emma's head in Laredo
A termination letter arrived last week. Emma needs $4,200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Laredo.
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When the hotel closed in August, Emma fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $4,200.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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.
Emma 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.
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 $4,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $3,200
• Late fees and court costs: $160
• Utilities in arrears: $200
• First month of rent as a buffer: $640
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Charles
- due date
- 2026-11-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.
wishing you the best, Charles. Looking forward to the next update.
Sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Laredo
Hope it all works out, Charles. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Rooting for you, Charles. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Embakasi
Thinking of you and your family. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings
hang in there, Charles. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Laredo
Stay strong. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Laredo.
Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Laredo.