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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Maria's family in Brasília
A delayed insurance payout left Maria short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇧🇷 Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil296 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,250.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I've 2 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 $1,250 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $860
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• First month of rent as a buffer: $295
Thanks for being kind about this.
- due date
- 2026-10-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Rooting for you. Thought of Maria all day after reading this.”
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“Thinking of you. Hope the December deadline works out. - Thiruvananthapuram”
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Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 38 people at work. Thinking of Brasília.
Sending love, Maria. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
rooting for you, Maria. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Best of luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings.
hope you get there. Sent it to 5 people at work. Take care