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Keep a roof over Lorena's head in Iztapalapa
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Lorena needs $900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Iztapalapa.
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After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I've 2 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $900 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Rent arrears (2 months): $760
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- Lorena
- due date
- 2026-08-19
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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hope you get there. Love from Guadalupe.
Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Santa Rosa this morning. Greetings from Santa Rosa
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Iztapalapa
So sorry you're going through this, Lorena. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Mangaluru
Thanks for sharing this, Lorena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Keep going, Lorena. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Thinking of you, Lorena. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Barat so I could bring a meal.
Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Take care.