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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Carmen's family in Madrid
A termination letter arrived last week. Carmen needs $1,850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Madrid.
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When the construction firm closed in March, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,850.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I've 2 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $1,850 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,150
• Late fees and court costs: $140
• Utilities in arrears: $200
• First month of rent as a buffer: $360
I hope life is good to you.
- Carmen
- due date
- 2026-06-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Carmen
Wanted to say thank you properly. 64% funded and we've started the first stage.
Update from Madrid: we've started the first stage. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Praying for you, Carmen. Looking forward to the next update. All the best!
is there anything that isn't money that would help Carmen?
Thank you. If you're in Madrid I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Likoni.
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Madrid.
Sending love, Carmen. Shared this with my family