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Stop the eviction: 2 months of rent for Rubén's family in Ciudad de México
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Rubén needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Ciudad de México.
🇲🇽 Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico1,295 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
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 a toddler and a baby 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 night deliveries, 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 $800 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• Rent arrears (2 months): $530
• First month of rent as a buffer: $225
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-10-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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sending good thoughts, Rubén. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
sending love, Rubén. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Guadalupe!
Wishing you peace, Rubén. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Rubén. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Duque de Caxias so I could bring a meal. Love from Medellín.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Embakasi so I could bring a meal.
Best of luck, Rubén. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Badagry
Wishing you peace, Rubén. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Spanish Town.
Sending love, Rubén. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Rubén. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Brampton so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
Thinking of you, Rubén. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Ciudad de México.
Take care, Rubén. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Bakersfield.
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Nashik.
Keep going, Rubén. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from San Francisco.
looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Sydney donated after I showed her your page.
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Rubén. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Ciudad de México
Praying for you. 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. Take care.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless!
thinking of you and your family, Rubén. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out
thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
You're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Praying for you, Rubén. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Keep going, Rubén. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Machakos so I could bring a meal. Love from Bang Khen.
take care, Rubén. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Rubén. Your post was clear and honest.
stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 9 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from São Paulo.
Sending strength, Rubén. This could happen to any of us