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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Ricardo's family in Tampa
After the loss of a second income, Ricardo is 2 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States1,638 views
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,500.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $2,300
• Late fees and court costs: $340
• Utilities in arrears: $195
• First month of rent as a buffer: $665
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- Ricardo
- due date
- 2025-10-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ricardo
Good news. Because of your gifts ($427 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($151 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
wishing you peace, Ricardo. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from San Diego.
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 30 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Howrah!
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Madrid so I could bring a meal.