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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Andrés's family in Tehuacán

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Andrés needs $900 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Tehuacán.

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Andrés B. Castillo
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Tehuacán
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, 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 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 $900 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $570 • Late fees and court costs: $55 • Utilities in arrears: $75 • First month of rent as a buffer: $200 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-03-05
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Andrés

  1. We're at 37% thanks to 15 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($122). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Happy to help. Hope the April deadline works out. - Çankaya”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Andrés all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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  • María W. PeñaPhoto verified

    Sending love, Andrés. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • Haris Farhan Jilani

      Stay strong, Andrés. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Rahul Prajapati

        Sending love, Andrés. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

        • Yoko Abe

          Wishing you the best, Andrés. Shared this with my family.

          • Daniel M. CortésPhoto verified

            Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Tehuacán.

            • Ömer Cem Yıldız

              Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Tehuacán.

              • Kendall M. HarperPhoto verified

                Hope things get better soon, Andrés. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

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