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Keep a roof over Orlando's head in Iloilo City

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Orlando needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Iloilo City.

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Orlando H. Cruz
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Iloilo City
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 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 $650 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $510 • Utilities in arrears: $40 • First month of rent as a buffer: $100 Every share and every dollar helps.
due date
2024-08-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “You got this. Hope the August deadline works out. - Bakersfield”

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  • Salma Manal Tawfik

    Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 17 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

    • Heitor Wagner Rodrigues

      Thanks for sharing this, Orlando. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Niterói but we're thinking of you. Take care

      • Maricel Ramirez

        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Ikeja donated after I showed her your page.

        • Prakash D. KohliQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Orlando.

          • Orlando H. CruzOwnerAnswer

            Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (5 months) comes first ($510) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.

        • Miles K. Washington

          Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Iloilo City

          • Ramesh A. Dhillon

            Thinking of you and your family, Orlando. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

            • Amber K. Whitfield

              Sending love, Orlando. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Iloilo City.

              • Isaree Manee PrasertsakPhoto verified

                Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 17 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from San Francisco!

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