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Keep a roof over Pedro's head in Santos
A divorce left Pedro short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150.
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 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $1,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $760
• Late fees and court costs: $120
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $240
With deep gratitude,
Pedro
- due date
- 2026-04-11
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Pedro
Small update. $425 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
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Hope things get better soon, Pedro. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Pedro?
Thank you. If you're in Santos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
hang in there, Pedro. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Kassel.
Sending love. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Leicester.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Fresno but we're thinking of you. Love from Fresno.
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Santos.
Best of luck, Pedro. Shared it with a few friends. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pedro
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (3 months), $760. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.
Keep going, Pedro. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Take care. This could happen to any of us. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Pedro. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Colombo.
Wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope April is when things finally get easier. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Pedro. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Santos
Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care