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Keep a roof over Verónica's head in Iztapalapa
After a sudden layoff, Verónica is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇲🇽 Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico1,706 views
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate 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 February, 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $1,100 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $710
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $85
• First month of rent as a buffer: $220
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-02-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Verónica
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($144). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
- Liliana N. Oliver 🇺🇸 · $100
- Theresa Julia Engel 🇩🇪 · $20
- Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $78
“Be well. Only $78 but hope it helps.”
- Colm Kane 🇮🇪 · $25
“God bless. Gave what I could this week. - Dublin”
- Gabriella Ginevra Ferri 🇮🇹 · $30
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $16
- Gijs Martens 🇳🇱 · $75
- Nneka Amaka Olawale 🇳🇬 · $100
“Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Benin City”
- Festus Obinna Aliyu 🇳🇬 · $20
- Isabelle Pauline Thomas 🇲🇦 · $20
“Every little bit. Shared with friends too. - Salé”
- Uthai Siriporn Rattanakorn 🇹🇭 · $100
- Halima Damilola Coker 🇳🇬 · $10
“God bless. Thought of Verónica all day after reading this.”
- Colton B. Houston 🇺🇸 · $5
“Rooting for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Bakersfield”
- Bruno Mateus Araújo 🇧🇷 · $18.50
“Hope this helps. Shared with friends too. - Santos”
- Bongani T. Steyn 🇿🇦 · $10
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Sending good thoughts, Verónica. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Thanks for sharing this, Verónica. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Bogotá so I could bring a meal. God bless
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Lalitpur.
Take care, Verónica. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up!