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Keep a roof over Paulo's head in São Paulo

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Paulo needs $1,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in São Paulo.

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Paulo Cunha
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São Paulo
When my hours were cut in half in September, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, 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 night deliveries, 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 $1,050 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $710 • Late fees and court costs: $65 • Utilities in arrears: $65 • First month of rent as a buffer: $210 I hope life is good to you. - Paulo
due date
2024-12-08
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Paulo

  1. Small update. $675 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($275). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

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  • Walker E. Ramirez 🇬🇧 · $43
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  • Juliet Kemi Nwankwo 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Paulo all day after reading this. - Epe”

  • Đào Thai 🇻🇳 · $25
  • Min-jun Yong-jun Jeon 🇰🇷 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Praying for you! - Durham”

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    “Blessings - Addis Ababa”

  • Ruma Lipi Bhuiyan 🇮🇳 · $50
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    “Praying for you. Thought of Paulo all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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    “Thought of Paulo all day after reading this. - Bengaluru”

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    “Get well soon. From San Diego with love. - San Diego”

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    “Good luck. Gave what I could this week. - New Delhi”

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    “Hope it all works out! - Celaya”

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  • Audrey D. TurnerQuestion

    is rent arrears (3 months) the biggest cost or is there more coming?

    • Paulo CunhaOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($710) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Happy to explain more.

  • Arif Rashed PramanikAddress verified

    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Irapuato.

    • Barasa Karanja Githinji

      thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of São Paulo.

      • Peyton W. Parker

        Hope this works out for you. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

        • Vishal T. RathoreQuestionPhoto verified

          How is Paulo doing now?

          • Nazia Samina Syed

            I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.

            • Shafiq Shafiq Molla

              Wishing you peace, Paulo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pune.

              • Adjoa Theresa DarkoQuestion

                is there anything that isn't money that would help Paulo?

                • Paulo CunhaOwnerAnswer

                  Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (3 months), advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

              • Dhruv B. Wagh

                Wishing you peace, Paulo. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Ogbomosho donated after I showed her your page

                • Edilene Batista

                  Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Mecca.

                  • Bushra Nimra GillID verified

                    thinking of you, Paulo. I hope things turn around soon

                    • Elias G. Miller

                      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Cleveland.

                      • Oleg Mikhail Zaitsev

                        So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Luxor.

                        • Jorge G. Vargas

                          Stay strong, Paulo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out

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