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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Lucía's family in Bogotá
After the loss of a second income, Lucían is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇨🇴 Bogotá D.C., Colombia967 views
When my hours were cut in half in March, 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 $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $450 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $300
• Late fees and court costs: $90
• Utilities in arrears: $60
Thank you so much.
- Lucía
- due date
- 2026-06-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lucía
We're at 57% thanks to 8 of you. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. More news soon.
Update from Bogotá: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Bogotá: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Praying for you, Lucía. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.
Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Nizamabad.
sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Lucía?
Thank you. If you're in Bogotá I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Best of luck, Lucía. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Sending love, Lucía. Hope you get there. Sent it to 37 people at work. Take care.
Thinking of you, Lucía. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care