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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Carolina's family in Palmira

After a sudden layoff, Carolina is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Carolina F. Morales
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Palmira
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, 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 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 $650 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $390 • Late fees and court costs: $55 • Utilities in arrears: $65 • First month of rent as a buffer: $140 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-05-15
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Carolina

  1. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($36). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 3% thanks to 1 of you. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Brendan N. Ryan 🇮🇪 · $30

    “Stay strong. Hope you get the rest soon. - Dublin”

  • Bruna Ingrid Pinto 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Hope the May deadline works out. - Uberlândia”

  • Marcel Luuk Dijkstra 🇳🇱 · $11
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $5

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  • Tatiana Danylenko

    Praying for you, Carolina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

    • Landon T. Aguilar

      Sending love, Carolina. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Palmira.

      • Camila Larissa Coelho

        Take care, Carolina. 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. Greetings from Mukono

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