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Isn't $1,200 a month a lot for a place in PR (based on the $3k and 2 1/2 months behind).
Also, if he's taking you to court, you have time before that court date to figure something out. If you pay between the filing and the actual court date, the judge cannot put a judgment in your name ... so there is absolutely no reason to need it by tomorrow.
Thirdly, if your wife is already working, she should get a letter from the government, her employer, stating that she is working and what her salary will be. Present that to the landlord and tell him that unemployment is why you got behind and that she is now employed and you will be able to dig yourself out of the hole. Remind your landlord that evicting someone and finding a replacement tenant takes time and money and with your wife now working it would be more beneficial for him to collect going forward and work out a payment plan for what is in arrears.
I've been responsible for many rental properties and worked with anyone that had legitimate financial problems that were no fault of their own. Most landlords will. We know that vacancies are expensive and that working out a payment plan with a tenant that isn't a deadbeat but just in an unfortunate situation is much cheaper.
Sorry for your misfortune but it looks like things are looking up for you and your wife and that is what is important. The road will be bumpy for awhile but it will get better.
On that note, I doubt anyone on this board will be sending money. You should spend your time focusing on solutions that may actually benefit you.
Good luck!
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