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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Ramon's family in Manila
After a cut in working hours, Ramon is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in January, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $850 goes:
β’ Rent arrears (2 months): $620
β’ Late fees and court costs: $25
β’ Utilities in arrears: $25
β’ First month of rent as a buffer: $180
Thank you for reading my story.
- Ramon
- due date
- 2025-05-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Cristian K. Galindo πͺπΈ Β· $10
βHappy to help. Been where you're, it gets better. - Bilbaoβ
- Anonymous π¦πΊ Β· $34
- Efe Obiageli Okoro π³π¬ Β· $25
βGet well soon. I'm in Kano, thinking of you.β
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Manila.
Thank you. If you're in Manila I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
this could happen to any of us. Sent it to 27 people at work.
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 17 people at work
Thanks for sharing this, Ramon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Hang in there, Ramon. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Santos so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Take care, Ramon. This could happen to any of us.
Sending love, Ramon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Vancouver
sending strength. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Khulna!
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Keep going, Ramon. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.