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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Charmaine's family in Bacolod
After a divorce, Charmaine is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇵🇭 6100, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines908 views
When the textile factory closed in August, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
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 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 $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $370
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
With deep gratitude,
Charmaine
- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Charmaine
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (2 months), $370. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.
Take care. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
keep going, Charmaine. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.
Sending strength, Charmaine. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
You're not alone, Charmaine. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Manchester.
So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Love from Philadelphia.
Hope things get better soon, Charmaine. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. God bless.
good luck, Charmaine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
thinking of you and your family, Charmaine. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Charmaine. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
Hang in there, Charmaine. Hope you get there.
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. Love from Tucson
Good luck, Charmaine. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Caloocan but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Rooting for you, Charmaine. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
wishing you peace, Charmaine. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Bacolod
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless
Keep going, Charmaine. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier.