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Keep a roof over Ricardo's head in São Paulo
After a divorce, Ricardo is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in January, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $900 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $660
• First month of rent as a buffer: $185
• Utilities in arrears: $55
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-05-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care, Ricardo. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Malmö.
Thinking of you and your family, Ricardo. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Thinking of São Paulo.
Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Muzaffarpur donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Muzaffarpur
Good luck, Ricardo. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. Hope this works out for you. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Surat