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Keep a roof over Lorena's head in San Cristóbal de las Casas
After a delayed insurance payout, Lorena is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇲🇽 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico2,837 views
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,150
• Late fees and court costs: $95
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $155
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-10-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending love, Lorena. This could happen to any of us. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Mumbai
Rooting for you, Lorena. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Rooting for you, Lorena. Shared this with my family. Love from São Paulo.
Rooting for you, Lorena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Lucknow.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Hope it all works out, Lorena. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Thinking of San Cristóbal de las Casas.