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Keep a roof over Santiago's head in Barranquilla
After a delayed insurance payout, Santiago is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇨🇴 Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia1,362 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave.
I have two young 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.
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 $950 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $710
• Late fees and court costs: $70
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $125
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-04-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Santiago
We're at 12% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.
- Lucy Rose Kioko 🇹🇿 · $226
“Get well soon. Only $226 but hope it helps. - Kinondoni”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $57.50
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50
- Sophie Wagner 🇩🇪 · $30
“Praying for you. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Cologne”
- Xia Ai Liu 🇨🇦 · $20
- Upendo Mugisha 🇰🇪 · $20
- Pradeep Verma 🇮🇳 · $10
- Rabia Rabia Aslam 🇵🇰 · $10
- Sarah G. Stanton 🇺🇸 · $8
- Ritu F. Tiwari 🇨🇦 · $5
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $5
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Wishing you the best, Santiago. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Onitsha.
Best of luck, Santiago. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Santiago. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Auckland this morning
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings