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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Lourdes's family in Vigo
A long illness left Lourdes short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇪🇸 Vigo, Galicia, Spain2,081 views
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I've 3 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $2,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,500
• Late fees and court costs: $80
• Utilities in arrears: $105
• First month of rent as a buffer: $465
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-10-22
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lourdes
We're at 41% thanks to 26 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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How is Lourdes doing now?
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Los Angeles.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Lourdes?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (3 months), advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.
Praying for you, Lourdes. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
what's already covered and what's the $2,150 for?
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Yekaterinburg this morning. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Lourdes. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Bogra.
Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.