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Keep a roof over Murilo's head in Rio de Janeiro
A divorce left Murilo short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil658 views
When the textile factory closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
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 teenager still in school 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $850 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $115
• Rent arrears (3 months): $520
• First month of rent as a buffer: $215
I hope life is good to you.
- Murilo
- due date
- 2026-11-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Murilo
Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $142 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($17). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
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Good luck, Murilo. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Rio de Janeiro.
Thanks for sharing this, Murilo. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.