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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Isabela's family in São Paulo
A long illness left Isabela short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I've 1 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.
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 $1,400 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $990
• Late fees and court costs: $85
• Utilities in arrears: $85
• First month of rent as a buffer: $240
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- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Sending love, Isabela. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Yokohama.
thanks for sharing this, Isabela. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Wishing you peace, Isabela. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Best of luck, Isabela. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of São Paulo.
Take care, Isabela. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Thinking of São Paulo
Sending strength, Isabela. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
Take care, Isabela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too!
Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Salem donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Hope it all works out, Isabela. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Thinking of you, Isabela. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless