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Keep a roof over Hugo's head in Cincinnati

A termination letter arrived last week. Hugo needs $3,900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Cincinnati.

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Hugo L. Ortiz
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Cincinnati
When the hotel closed in July, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,900. 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 two young 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,900 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $2,550 • Late fees and court costs: $180 • Utilities in arrears: $180 • First month of rent as a buffer: $990 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Hugo
due date
2026-10-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Christos Panagiotis Tsakiris

    take care, Hugo. Shared it with a few friends.

    • Jakub Lis

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Cincinnati.

      • Dennis David Kimani

        Keep going, Hugo. Your post was clear and honest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

        • Siobhan W. Regan

          Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

          • Umar Rudi Lie

            sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!

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