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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Carla's family in Palermo

A cut in working hours left Carla short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Palermo, Sicily, Italy2,574 views
Carla Amato
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Palermo
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,600. 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 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 weekend shifts, 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 $2,600 goes: โ€ข Rent arrears (3 months): $1,450 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $300 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $230 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $620 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Carla
due date
2026-08-22
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Erie.

    • Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

      • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Palermo

        • Carla AmatoOwnerAnswer

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (3 months), advice is welcome too.

      • Doris D. EvansPhoto verified

        Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Kumasi this morning. Take care.

        • Hang in there, Carla. Your post was clear and honest. After 13 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything

          • Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Makassar donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

            • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

              • Stay strong, Carla. Shared it with a few friends.

                • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Santos but we're thinking of you. Love from Santos

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