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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Leonardo's family in Mesa

A termination letter arrived last week. Leonardo needs $4,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mesa.

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Leonardo N. Rangel
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Mesa
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $4,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, we must leave. I've 4 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 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 $4,050 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $1,000 • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,850 • Late fees and court costs: $200 With deep gratitude, Leonardo
due date
2026-02-19
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Leonardo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($487). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $235 raised so far (6%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Be well. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Madrid”

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    “All the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Nakuru”

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    “Hope things get better. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Newcastle”

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    “Every little bit. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

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    “Take care of yourselves. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Cầu Giấy”

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    “Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Leonardo all day after reading this. - Sacramento”

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  • Joaquim Pedro PradoQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Leonardo

    • Leonardo N. RangelOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. first month of rent as a buffer comes first ($1,000) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

  • Dylan N. Ellis

    sending strength. 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. Blessings.

    • Bakari Juma Kiprop

      Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Wollongong.

      • Marilyn P. Day

        Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • Taro Kenta Ogawa

          Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.

          • Radhika A. Narayanan

            take care, Leonardo. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

            • Harold Holmes

              Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Sent it to 37 people at work. Greetings from Gujranwala.

              • Vandana J. Oberoi

                Hope you get there. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Port Harcourt

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