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Keep a roof over Héctor's head in Ciudad de México
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Héctor needs $1,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Ciudad de México.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Mexico1,203 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a notice to vacate 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 January, we must leave.
I've 4 children 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 two part-time jobs, 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: $75
• Rent arrears (5 months): $870
• First month of rent as a buffer: $205
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-02-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Héctor
Quick update: $592 raised so far (51%). I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Thinking of you, Héctor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Fort Worth.
Hope things get better soon, Héctor. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best