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Keep a roof over Rafael's head in Los Angeles

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Rafael needs $4,750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Los Angeles.

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Rafael S. Legaspi
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Los Angeles
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,750. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 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 $4,750 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $3,300 • Late fees and court costs: $160 • Utilities in arrears: $260 • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,030 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Rafael
due date
2026-10-13
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Rafael

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,568 in total) the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $2,416 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($1,327). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - Athens”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

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    “Blessings. Hope the September deadline works out. - Riyadh”

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    “Thought of Rafael all day after reading this. - 6th of October City”

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  • Shota Tatsuya Kaneko

    Praying for you, Rafael. Hope you get there

    • Paola Monica Mariani

      wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Dallas.

      • Francis Mensah

        Thinking of you, Rafael. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        • Sharmin Tania Akter

          Sending love, Rafael. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 17 people at work. God bless

          • Tariq Kakar

            Wishing you the best, Rafael. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

            • Indika Lahiru DissanayakeID verified

              wishing you peace, Rafael. Hope you get there. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless!

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