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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Marcos's family in Guarulhos
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Marcos needs $1,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Guarulhos.
🇧🇷 Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil2,802 views
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150.
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 have three school-aged 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 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.
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 $1,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $810
• Utilities in arrears: $70
• First month of rent as a buffer: $270
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Marcos
- due date
- 2026-05-08
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marcos
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (3 months) comes first ($810) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Ask me anything else.
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless!
Wishing you the best, Marcos. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope May is when things finally get easier
take care. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours
Praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
You're not alone, Marcos. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Marcos. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope May is when things finally get easier
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Timișoara.
Thinking of you, Marcos. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from London
hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Akron donated after I showed her your page.
Stay strong, Marcos. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Pokhara so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Tijuana.
Thanks for sharing this, Marcos. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.