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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Gilbert's family in Dasmariñas
A sudden layoff left Gilbert short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇵🇭 Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines928 views
When the construction firm closed in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit 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 August, 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 extra hours at a market stall, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $390
• Late fees and court costs: $75
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-08-17
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Gilbert
Good news. Because of your gifts ($84 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $49 so far, the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($44). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.
- Elmarie H. Van der Merwe 🇿🇦 · $23
- Zoey G. Lynch 🇦🇺 · $10
- Emma Boyd 🇺🇸 · $20
- Hùng Nghĩa Ta 🇺🇸 · $15
“You got this. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Fort Worth”
- Easton A. Patterson 🇬🇧 · $5
- Rakib Milon Uddin 🇮🇳 · $5
“Keep your head up. Thought of Gilbert all day after reading this. - Kota”
- Madeline Neal 🇬🇧 · $39
“All the best. My sister told me about this one. - Aberdeen”
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Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
thinking of you, Gilbert. Hope you get there. Greetings from São Paulo.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Gilbert.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($390) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Thinking of you and your family, Gilbert. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Gilbert. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best
Hope it all works out, Gilbert. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Parramatta