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Stop the eviction: 3 months of rent for Nicolás's family in Madrid

A termination letter arrived last week. Nicolás needs $2,300 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Madrid.

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Nicolás T. Ríos
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Madrid
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,300. 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 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 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 $2,300 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $1,500 • Late fees and court costs: $100 • Utilities in arrears: $220 • First month of rent as a buffer: $480 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-08-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Nicolás

  1. We're at 59% thanks to 34 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $717 raised so far (31%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Madrid: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Hitesh C. Gala

    Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from San Diego

    • Diana Wiredu

      best of luck, Nicolás. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Jalandhar.

      • Ellie Sanchez

        Thanks for sharing this, Nicolás. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

        • Bukola Titilayo Nwosu

          rooting for you, Nicolás. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          $1,632.50 raised of $2,300

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