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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Josiane's family in Maringá

After a long illness, Josiane is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

🇧🇷 Maringá, Paraná, Brazil1,371 views
Josiane Amaral
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Maringá
When the packaging plant closed in November, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000. 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 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,000 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $640 • Late fees and court costs: $50 • Utilities in arrears: $85 • First month of rent as a buffer: $225 Thanks for reading all this. - Josiane
due date
2026-02-05
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Mahmoud Anwar El-Sayed

    Good luck. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted.

    • Lovely ConcepcionQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Josiane.

      • Josiane AmaralOwnerAnswerID verified

        It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $640, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

    • Lamia Runa Sen

      Sending love, Josiane. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.

      • Yusuf Hendra Effendi

        Thinking of you, Josiane. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Fresno.

        • Imad Anwar ShakerQuestion

          How is Josiane doing now?

          • Indira P. Chandrasekhar

            Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Fresno this morning. All the best

            • Logan R. Romero

              rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

              • Zoë Nina HermansQuestion

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

                • Amber Foster

                  A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                  • Faith R. Austin

                    Take care. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Caxias do Sul but we're thinking of you. All the best.

                    • Rima Rina Hasan

                      wishing you peace, Josiane. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                      • Adewale Daniel Jimoh

                        thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

                        • Neha C. Sandhu

                          So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

                          • Mutua Rashidi Onyango

                            Good luck. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Udaipur.

                            • Sophia Hartmann

                              a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 17 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care!

                              • Elijah G. Peterson

                                Take care, Josiane. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Maringá.

                                • Liliana J. Sandoval

                                  take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                                  • Josephine F. Pena

                                    Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 18 people at work. All the best.

                                    • Tejal L. Kulkarni

                                      Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update!

                                      • Rocío H. Villalobos

                                        wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Jimma.

                                        • Citlali Vargas

                                          sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

                                          • Daniela G. Acosta

                                            Best of luck, Josiane. Hope you get there. Love from San Diego.

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