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Mariana received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A sudden layoff left Mariana short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 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 $1,650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $900
• Late fees and court costs: $70
• Utilities in arrears: $240
• First month of rent as a buffer: $440
Thank you so much.
- Mariana
- due date
- 2026-11-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Mariana
Quick update: $129 raised so far (8%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Mariana
6% there. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Thank you. - Mariana
We're at 3% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. More news soon.
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“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Mariana all day after reading this. - Pretoria”
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“Wishing you the best. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Wudil”
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take care, Mariana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Uberlândia
You're not alone, Mariana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 24 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless
thinking of you and your family, Mariana. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Take care. This could happen to any of us. After 25 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Madrid.
Good luck, Mariana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending love, Mariana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Mariana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Rooting for you, Mariana. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from İzmir.