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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Claudia's family in Madrid

A car accident left Claudia short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain1,526 views
Claudia T. Soto
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Madrid
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 $2,000 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $115 • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,300 • First month of rent as a buffer: $585 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-05-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Claudia

  1. Small update. $1,274 so far, I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  2. Quick update: $1,002 raised so far (50%). the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 25% funded and I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Claudia all day after reading this. - Knoxville”

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    “You got this. Thought of Claudia all day after reading this. - Chiang Mai”

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    “Blessings. I'm in Oaxaca de Juárez, thinking of you. - Oaxaca de Juárez”

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    “Every little bit. Shared with friends too. - Setagaya”

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Blessing Chidinma Obi

    Hope it all works out, Claudia. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

    • Soo-ah Hwang

      Take care. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Nîmes so I could bring a meal. Love from Calgary

      • Nga Thanh Quach

        Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Toulouse.

        • Garba Kingsley Nwankwo

          Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Madrid.

          • Tunde Uche Williams

            Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Madrid.

            • Alexandre Vincent Giraud

              rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

              • Kayla G. Barrett

                Hang in there, Claudia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

                • Defne Kübra Bozkurt

                  Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Madrid.

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