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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Sergio's family in Madrid

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

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain2,362 views
Sergio B. Franco
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Madrid
After a sudden layoff at the hotel, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,150. 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 two young 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 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 $2,150 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,050 • Late fees and court costs: $280 • Utilities in arrears: $140 • First month of rent as a buffer: $680 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2024-09-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Sergio

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($410 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $210 so far, I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($50 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Sergio

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  • Wangari Lilian Kioko

    Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Rotterdam but we're thinking of you.

    • Beau M. Hopkins

      Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Perth

      • José M. Espinoza

        Hope it all works out, Sergio. It takes guts to ask. Well done!

        • Yuna Mana Sugiyama

          Good luck. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update

          • Aarav N. Kohli

            Keep going, Sergio. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

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