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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Rocío's family in Bogotá
A cut in working hours left Rocío short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $300.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $300 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $170
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $90
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Rocío
- due date
- 2026-09-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Craig L. Cele 🇿🇦 · $19
“Hope things get better. Shared with friends too. - George”
- Shafiq Asif Pramanik 🇧🇩 · $10
“Praying for you. Thought of Rocío all day after reading this. - Bogra”
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Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Bogotá.
Looking forward to the next update. After 20 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Rocío. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Thinking of you and your family, Rocío. 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. Love from Gaya.
Wishing you peace, Rocío. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Bogotá.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Rocío. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.
Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Mérida so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Durban.
Sending good thoughts, Rocío. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
Praying for you. Hope you get there. After 12 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Liverpool but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Rocío. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it