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After a divorce, Guadalupe is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 evenings as a cleaner, and I'm 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 $950 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $195
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• First month of rent as a buffer: $670
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-11-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Guadalupe?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about utilities in arrears, advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.
Wishing you the best, Guadalupe. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Medellín.
Wishing you peace, Guadalupe. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Madrid. I'll ask around and let you know
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 28 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Is utilities in arrears the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Sure. The biggest one is utilities in arrears, $195. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope things get better soon, Guadalupe. Your post was clear and honest.
wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Blessings!
Thinking of you and your family, Guadalupe. Hope you get there. Greetings from Noida
so sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Keep going, Guadalupe. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best!
Thinking of you and your family, Guadalupe. Hope you get there. Greetings from Bronx
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted
Hope it all works out, Guadalupe. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care
Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
Praying for you, Guadalupe. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!