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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Emilio's family in Barranquilla

After the loss of a second income, Emilio is 4 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

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Emilio E. Benítez
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Barranquilla
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,050 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $750 • Late fees and court costs: $80 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $190 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Emilio
due date
2026-05-05
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Emilio all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope the June deadline works out. - Duisburg”

  • Kiran J. Chowdary 🇮🇳 · $50

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Emilio all day after reading this. - New Delhi”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the June deadline works out. - Saint Petersburg”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Emilio all day after reading this. - Niterói”

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    “Sending love. Hope the June deadline works out. - Paris”

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    “Be well. My cousin told me about this one. - Limerick”

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    “Wishing you the best. From Warren with love.”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Emilio all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • Carter N. Henderson

    Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 15 people at work. Greetings from Ann Arbor.

    • Domenico Giovanni Colombo

      Hang in there, Emilio. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 25 people at work

      • Jocelyn Rivera

        Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

        • Rose L. Mabini

          sending strength, Emilio. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

          • Sharon J. Russell

            wishing you the best, Emilio. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from St. Petersburg.

            • Anand Sethi

              Hope it all works out, Emilio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

              • Nasser Osama Jaber

                Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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