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Keep a roof over Lúcia's head in Fortaleza
A divorce left Lúcia short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in November, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,200.
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 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 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.
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 $1,200 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $780
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $80
• First month of rent as a buffer: $255
Thanks for reading all this.
- Lúcia
- due date
- 2024-12-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you, Lúcia. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 38 people at work. Love from Colombo
Sending strength. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Lyon but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Lyon.
Sending good thoughts, Lúcia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Istanbul.
thinking of you and your family, Lúcia. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Philadelphia this morning. God bless