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Lúcia received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
After a cut in working hours, Lúcia is 5 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil592 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $700 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $420
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $70
• First month of rent as a buffer: $155
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Lúcia
- due date
- 2026-06-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lúcia
9% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you. - Lúcia
- Claire C. Banks 🇺🇸 · $40
- Tatiane Elaine Lacerda 🇧🇷 · $25
“Keep your head up. Hope the June deadline works out. - Niterói”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
- Ilham Vino Prasetyo 🇮🇩 · $20
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Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Tarragona this morning. All the best.
Hang in there, Lúcia. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Petrópolis!
Thank you. If you're in Petrópolis I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Cali this morning.
Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lúcia!
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (5 months) is the biggest at $420. I'll keep the page updated.
rooting for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Good luck, Lúcia. Shared this with my family. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Biratnagar
so sorry you're going through this, Lúcia. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Lúcia. Shared this with my family
thinking of you, Lúcia. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.