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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Fernando's family in Bucaramanga

After a cut in working hours, Fernando is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.

🇨🇴 Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia577 views
Fernando K. Quintero
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Bucaramanga
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $1,100 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $710 • Late fees and court costs: $70 • Utilities in arrears: $55 • First month of rent as a buffer: $265 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Fernando
due date
2025-12-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Fernando

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($550 in total) I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Update from Bucaramanga: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($155 in total) I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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