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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Rafael's family in Quezon City

The loss of a second income left Rafael short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇵🇭 Metro Manila, Philippines2,500 views
Rafael W. Tolentino
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Quezon City
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650. 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 have two young 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $650 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $25 • First month of rent as a buffer: $120 • Rent arrears (5 months): $505 With deep gratitude, Rafael
due date
2026-11-24
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Rafael

  1. Small update. $696 so far, I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

  2. Update from Quezon City: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 107% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($250 in total) I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Sapna R. SrivastavaPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best, Rafael. Hope you get there.

    • Nathan F. Leonard

      Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Petrópolis but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Petrópolis.

      • Yusuf Hendra Pane

        you're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

        • Michael C. Ortiz

          Wishing you the best, Rafael. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless

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