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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Manuel's family in Guadalajara
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Manuel needs $1,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Guadalajara.
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When the warehouse closed in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate 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 October, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 night deliveries, 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:
• Late fees and court costs: $125
• Rent arrears (4 months): $930
• Utilities in arrears: $45
Thank you for reading my story.
- Manuel
- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Manuel
Good news. Because of your gifts ($927 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $135 raised so far (12%). the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Guadalajara.
Wishing you peace, Manuel. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Greensboro.