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Keep a roof over Pilar's head in Bogotá
After a sudden layoff, Pilar is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇨🇴 Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Colombia723 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
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've 4 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.
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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $410
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $55
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Pilar
Good news. Because of your gifts ($467 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($196 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($81 in total) I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Thanks for sharing this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Multan.