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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Valentina's family in Petrópolis
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Valentina needs $1,350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Petrópolis.
🇧🇷 Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1,249 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,350.
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've 3 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 weekend shifts, 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 $1,350 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $1,050
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $75
• First month of rent as a buffer: $180
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Valentina
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Shared this with my family. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better!
So sorry you're going through this, Valentina. Hope you get there. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Valentina. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Ikeja
Wishing you the best, Valentina. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Praying for you. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Leeds so I could bring a meal.