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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Lucia's family in Milan
A delayed insurance payout left Lucia short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇹 Milan, Lombardy, Italy556 views
When the restaurant closed in January, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave.
I've 2 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 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 $2,450 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $105
• Late fees and court costs: $175
• Rent arrears (3 months): $2,170
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Lucia
- due date
- 2026-04-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lucia
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($160). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week. - Lucia
- Rohit C. Dave 🇮🇳 · $5
“Hang in there. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Saket”
- Nadine Paula König 🇩🇪 · $4
- Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $48
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
- Eyob Mulugeta Tadesse 🇪🇹 · $30
“Good luck. Please keep us posted. - Gondar”
- Dustin Burke 🇺🇸 · $10
- Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $45
“Thought of Lucia all day after reading this. - Bilbao”
- Eduardo Leonardo Gomes 🇧🇷 · $10
- Mahesh B. Rajput 🇺🇸 · $30
- Julian Carter 🇺🇸 · $75
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Praying for you, Lucia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Chiang Mai but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Milan
So sorry you're going through this, Lucia. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Take care, Lucia. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Love from Oakland.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Lucia?
Thank you. If you're in Milan I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in San Fernando this morning
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lucia.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. utilities in arrears is the biggest at $105. It helps to be asked.
So sorry you're going through this, Lucia. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.
sending love, Lucia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 14 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Brooklyn donated after I showed her your page.
hope things get better soon, Lucia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Poznań donated after I showed her your page!
Wishing you the best, Lucia. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Bandung so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Keep going, Lucia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best