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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Stefania's family in Turin
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Stefania needs $1,800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Turin.
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After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, Stefania fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,800.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave.
There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Stefania has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $1,800 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,300
• Late fees and court costs: $100
• Utilities in arrears: $85
• First month of rent as a buffer: $315
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Marco
- due date
- 2026-09-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stefania.
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (4 months) is the big one at $1,300, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Stay strong, Marco. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Turin
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal.
best of luck, Marco. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Veracruz
Keep going, Marco. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning. All the best.