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Stop the eviction: 5 months of rent for Ximena's family in Bucaramanga
After a long illness, Ximena is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇨🇴 Santander, Colombia546 views
When the construction firm closed in August, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $380
• Late fees and court costs: $90
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $140
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Ximena
- due date
- 2026-11-04
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Ximena
Good news. Because of your gifts ($111 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $141 so far, I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.
We're at 54% thanks to 10 of you. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Sending good thoughts, Ximena. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Bucaramanga.