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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Rocco's family in Latina

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Rocco needs $2,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Latina.

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Rocco Andrea Bellini
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After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, 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 $2,050. 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 a toddler and a baby 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $2,050 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $1,050 • Late fees and court costs: $125 • Utilities in arrears: $190 • First month of rent as a buffer: $685 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Rocco

  1. Thank you all. We're at 62% now ($1,274). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Youssouf Dieng 🇫🇷 · $500

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Rocco all day after reading this. - Amiens”

  • Peng Yu Luo 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Rooting for you. Only $100 but hope it helps. - El Paso”

  • Aarti G. Bhide 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Renata Simone Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Rocco all day after reading this. - Guarulhos”

  • Brenda B. Boyd 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Rocco all day after reading this.”

  • Marta Selam Haile 🇪🇹 · $75
  • Laura Sophie Martin 🇩🇪 · $67

    “Stay strong. Thought of Rocco all day after reading this. - Berlin”

  • Christopher R. Vega 🇬🇧 · $64
  • Pavel Ihor Polishchuk 🇺🇦 · $58
  • Kathleen P. Dela Cruz 🇵🇭 · $55

    “Praying for you. Hope the October deadline works out. - Bacolod”

  • Rosângela Juliana Miranda 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Leah B. Fox 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Blessings. Thought of Rocco all day after reading this. - Aurora”

  • Elena B. Scott 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Kevin W. Norris 🇳🇿 · $50

    “Get well soon. Shared with friends too. - Christchurch”

  • Angela W. Lane 🇦🇺 · $50
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  • Rubina Sumbal Hussain 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Padam Bikash Shrestha 🇳🇵 · $50
  • Grace Ruth Ouma 🇹🇿 · $45
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $45

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  • Theodore Bennett

    Thanks for sharing this, Rocco. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Ribeirão Preto.

    • Crystal T. Thornton

      good luck, Rocco. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Pune.

      • Maverick L. CraigAddress verified

        So sorry you're going through this, Rocco. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together

        • Vinayak Shinde

          Thinking of you and your family, Rocco. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Alcalá de Henares this morning.

          • Femi Paul HassanAddress verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Rocco. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care

            • Jide Dayo Daramola

              Best of luck, Rocco. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

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