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Keep a roof over Ryan's head in Tampa

After a long illness, Ryan is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States3,294 views
Ryan R. Alvarado
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Tampa
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,700. 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 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 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 $2,700 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,450 • Late fees and court costs: $175 • Utilities in arrears: $270 • First month of rent as a buffer: $805 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ryan
due date
2026-10-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ryan

  1. 41% there. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Thank you.

  2. Small update. $948 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($324 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Kelly Giovana Figueiredo

    Hope things get better soon, Ryan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

    • Adam Laurent Rolland

      Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

      • Cristian R. López

        hang in there. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Sydney this morning.

        • Kajal N. Kulkarni

          Hang in there, Ryan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care!

          • Jocelyn M. Wong

            Hope it all works out, Ryan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Pretoria but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Pretoria.

            • Musyoka Collins Ssemwogerere

              thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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