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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Edilene's family in Olinda
After a divorce, Edilene is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 $800 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $105
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
• Rent arrears (3 months): $550
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-01-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Edilene
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- Roman S. Dixon 🇳🇿 · $50
“Good luck. My neighbor told me about this one. - Hamilton”
- Roman G. Dixon 🇺🇸 · $20
- Megan J. Whitfield 🇦🇺 · $10
“Every little bit. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Sydney”
- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $10
- Fernando R. Castillo 🇵🇭 · $75
- Susana J. López 🇺🇸 · $42
“Blessings. From Raleigh with love. - Raleigh”
- Leonardo Márcio Miranda 🇧🇷 · $38
- Lorena D. Fernández 🇲🇽 · $20
“Sending love. Thought of Edilene all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $80
“All the best. I'm in Vancouver, thinking of you.”
- Alyssa R. Burrell 🇺🇸 · $50
“Rooting for you. From New Orleans with love. - New Orleans”
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $100
- Anna Quincy 🇺🇸 · $25
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You're not alone, Edilene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Keep going, Edilene. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Olinda.
Thinking of you and your family, Edilene. This could happen to any of us.
I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Haarlem but we're thinking of you. Take care