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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Paola's family in Bari
After a sudden layoff, Paola is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,800.
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 have three school-aged 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $2,800 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,850
• Late fees and court costs: $180
• Utilities in arrears: $145
• First month of rent as a buffer: $625
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Paola
- due date
- 2025-09-12
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Stay strong. Thought of Paola all day after reading this. - Edinburgh”
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“Happy to help. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Sylhet”
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“Hope things get better. Hope the October deadline works out. - Tokyo”
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“Blessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Setagaya”
- Adalynn R. Smith 🇺🇸 · $100
“Praying for you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Raleigh”
- Pamela P. Little 🇺🇸 · $25
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Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best
your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Paola. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from San Jose
Good luck, Paola. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Thinking of you, Paola. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. All the best!
Sending strength, Paola. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Bari.
Stay strong, Paola. Your post was clear and honest. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best
You're not alone, Paola. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update.
Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Greetings from Zaria.
Hang in there, Paola. I hope things turn around soon. After 18 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Granada.
Take care, Paola. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope October is when things finally get easier.