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Keep a roof over Laura's head in Ciudad de México
The loss of a second income left Laura short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico1,420 views
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
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 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $850 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $430
• Late fees and court costs: $90
• Utilities in arrears: $90
• First month of rent as a buffer: $240
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2025-12-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Laura
Update from Ciudad de México: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
8% there. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Thank you.
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thinking of you and your family, Laura. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Red Deer but we're thinking of you
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. Thinking of Ciudad de México
Hope you get there. We're a small family in Ahmedabad but we're thinking of you. God bless
Stay strong, Laura. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together
Good luck, Laura. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings!
Sending love. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Surabaya.
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Love from Nakhon Ratchasima.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Makassar.
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Riverside
Sending good thoughts, Laura. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Odesa.
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Södertälje.
Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Love from Springfield.