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Keep a roof over Joaquín's head in San Diego

A car accident left Joaquín short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

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Joaquín D. Ibáñez
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San Diego
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,950. 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 weekend shifts, 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 $2,950 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,900 • Late fees and court costs: $310 • Utilities in arrears: $90 • First month of rent as a buffer: $650 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2025-01-17
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Joaquín

  1. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($265). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

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  • Arda Efe AcarPhoto verified

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Kathmandu.

    • Dimitrios Panagiotis PapadakisQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Joaquín?

      • Ravi L. Chettiar

        Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Detroit.

        • Geetha PrabhuQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Joaquín.

          • Pornpimol Lalita Ngamsuk

            Hope things get better soon, Joaquín. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Mumbai.

            • Sangeetha H. Nayak

              You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

              • Nina Daria Stepanov

                Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                • Diego D. Galindo

                  hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

                  • Elias H. Garrett

                    A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up.

                    • Kreesan E. Joubert

                      Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 13 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything

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