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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Monica's family in Bari

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Monica needs $3,000 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Bari.

🇮🇹 Bari, Puglia, Italy2,846 views
Monica Angela Cattaneo
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Bari
When the warehouse closed in November, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,000. 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 two young 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. 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 $3,000 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $180 • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,650 • Utilities in arrears: $170 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-03-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Monica

  1. Thank you all. We're at 63% now ($1,904). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Bari: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 46% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $282 raised so far (9%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Good luck. Hope the February deadline works out. - Padua”

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  • Jose K. Day

    thinking of you. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 27 people at work

    • Irina Sofia Kovalenko

      Sending good thoughts, Monica. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

      • Sharon N. Alexander

        Hope things get better soon, Monica. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless

        • Eleanor E. ParkQuestion

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

          • Monica Angela CattaneoOwnerAnswer

            Sure. The biggest one is late fees and court costs, $180. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

        • Salma Parvin Chatterjee

          sending good thoughts, Monica. Hope you get there. Blessings.

          • Krishna P. Patel

            keep going, Monica. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Nagpur!

            • Lawrence G. Davis

              Sending love, Monica. Looking forward to the next update. After 8 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              • Louise MathieuID verified

                Sending love, Monica. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

                $2,561.50 raised of $3,000

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