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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Roberta's family in Rome

After a delayed insurance payout, Roberta is 4 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

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Roberta De Santis
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Rome
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,750. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,750 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,750 • Late fees and court costs: $160 • Utilities in arrears: $160 • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Roberta
due date
2026-08-11
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Roberta

  1. Quick update: $503 raised so far (18%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Rome: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 10% funded and the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.

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  • Michelle N. Jenkins

    Wishing you peace, Roberta. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Toronto this morning!

    • Samuel A. Fuller

      Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal.

      • Novelette Samuels

        This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Medan this morning. Greetings from Medan.

        • Harold Greene

          sending love, Roberta. Hope you get there.

          • Juma Dennis Kimani

            praying for you, Roberta. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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