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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Bea's family in Makati
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Bea needs $750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Makati.
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When the bakery closed in December, Bea fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $750.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, the family must leave.
There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Bea has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $550
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
Thank you for reading my story.
- Imelda
- due date
- 2026-04-06
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Imelda
Update from Makati: I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. We're at 86% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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So sorry you're going through this, Imelda. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.
Thinking of you, Imelda. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 8 people at work. God bless.