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Keep a roof over Susana's head in Madrid

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Susana needs $2,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Madrid.

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Susana H. Rangel
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Madrid
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,300. 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 toddler and a baby 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 $2,300 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,800 • Late fees and court costs: $100 • Utilities in arrears: $100 • First month of rent as a buffer: $300 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Susana
due date
2026-12-01
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Susana

  1. Small update. $1,052 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 35% thanks to 16 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Ellie T. Cohen 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Stay strong. Thought of Susana all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Saint-Denis”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Susana all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

  • Nicolás F. Sánchez 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Blessings. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Memphis”

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Susana all day after reading this. - Madrid”

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  • Esteban P. Cordero

    Thanks for sharing this, Susana. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

    • Benjamin SingletonPhoto verified

      Shared it with a few friends. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Nicholas K. James

        Wishing you peace, Susana. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

        • Silvia H. Ochoa

          I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Madrid.

          • Supriya E. RathodPhoto verified

            gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Milan

            • Andriy Vasyl Morozov

              Keep going, Susana. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Dallas.

              • Okello Kipchoge Ssemwogerere

                Best of luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!

                $2,050.50 raised of $2,300

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