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Keep a roof over Javier's head in Ciudad de México
After a sudden layoff, Javier is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Mexico1,419 views
When the textile factory closed in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $450 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $65
• First month of rent as a buffer: $310
• Utilities in arrears: $75
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-08-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending good thoughts, Javier. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Good luck, Javier. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Javier. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Marseille.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Nairobi but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Ciudad de México
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Dhaka this morning. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings
So sorry you're going through this, Javier. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Gujranwala so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
thanks for sharing this, Javier. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
thanks for sharing this, Javier. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Nashik
You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
sending love, Javier. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Ciudad de México.