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Keep a roof over Maurício's head in Petrópolis
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Maurício needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Petrópolis.
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When the restaurant closed in January, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $450 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $75
• Utilities in arrears: $95
• First month of rent as a buffer: $280
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Maurício
- due date
- 2025-04-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Maurício
Quick update: $262 raised so far (58%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $130 raised so far (29%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Maurício
Late fees and court costs is $75 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.
Good luck, Maurício. Shared it with a few friends. God bless
Good luck, Maurício. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 24 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Petrópolis.
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Rome.