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Keep a roof over Ricardo's head in Iztapalapa
A termination letter arrived last week. Ricardo needs $1,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Iztapalapa.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter 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 October, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $1,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $720
• Late fees and court costs: $115
• Utilities in arrears: $70
• First month of rent as a buffer: $245
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- Ricardo
- due date
- 2026-10-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ricardo.
keep going, Ricardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Bogra so I could bring a meal
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Looking forward to the next update. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Iztapalapa.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Iztapalapa
Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Wudil this morning. Greetings from Wudil.
rooting for you, Ricardo. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Hyderabad
Hang in there, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Coventry.
hang in there. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
So sorry you're going through this, Ricardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings