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Keep a roof over Thiago's head in Santos

After a divorce, Thiago is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

🇧🇷 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil1,529 views
Thiago Sebastião Costa
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Santos
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100. 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 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 night deliveries, 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 $1,100 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $820 • Late fees and court costs: $65 • Utilities in arrears: $40 • First month of rent as a buffer: $175 Every share and every dollar helps. - Thiago
due date
2026-09-22
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Thiago

  1. 73% there. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Thank you.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($477). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

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    “Take care of yourselves. My sister told me about this one. - Coventry”

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    “Be well. Hope the October deadline works out. - Madrid”

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  • Senthil T. VaradarajanID verified

    You're not alone. Shared this with my family. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

    • Otávio Paulo CamposQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Thiago?

      • Thiago Sebastião CostaOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Santos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Ruma Anika DasPhoto verified

      You're not alone, Thiago. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Santos

      • Markus Ludwig Scholz

        You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

        • Jihan Firmansyah

          You're not alone, Thiago. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Salerno.

          • Evans Karanja Salim

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Addis Ababa so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Southampton.

            • Paolo S. Marquez

              Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

              • Gemma K. Lacson

                A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Santos.

                • Josiah C. CrawfordPhoto verified

                  Thinking of you, Thiago. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Santos.

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