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Keep a roof over Lucía's head in Tampa
After a divorce, Lucían is 2 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States3,762 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,350.
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 two young 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $3,350 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,100
• Late fees and court costs: $330
• Utilities in arrears: $370
• First month of rent as a buffer: $550
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2025-01-18
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending love, Lucía. Shared it with a few friends.
Thanks for sharing this, Lucía. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Best of luck, Lucía. Shared this with my family. God bless.
good luck, Lucía. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in San Antonio donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Tampa.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 25 people at work. Take care.
hope it all works out, Lucía. Hope you get there. Take care.
You're not alone, Lucía. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Campinas this morning
Thinking of you and your family, Lucía. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Thinking of you, Lucía. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.
Praying for you, Lucía. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best!
Best of luck, Lucía. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Flint
Stay strong, Lucía. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Tampa.
This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Tampa.
This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Negombo.
thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
so sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to San Nicolás de los Garza so I could bring a meal.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Dodoma.
Sending strength, Lucía. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Praying for you, Lucía. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Pune but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Lucía. Looking forward to the next update
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Tampa.
wishing you the best, Lucía. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Tampa.
Hope it all works out, Lucía. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care
Keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Lucía. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best!
Wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Take care, Lucía. Hope this works out for you.
sending love, Lucía. Hope this works out for you. After 18 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Nagpur.
Praying for you, Lucía. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
thinking of you, Lucía. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Saint-Denis
Best of luck. Hope you get there. Don't give up.
Sending love. Hope you get there. Love from Howrah