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Abubakar received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Abubakar needs $150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lagos.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,280 views
Abubakar Babatunde Nwankwo
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Lagos
When the restaurant closed in December, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by April, we must leave. I've 2 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 weekend shifts, 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 $150 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $110 • Late fees and court costs: $20 • Utilities in arrears: $20 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Abubakar
due date
2026-04-04
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Abubakar

  1. Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($31). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Lagos: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($10). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears.

  • Christopher R. Andrews 🇬🇧 · $6
  • Susana H. Robles 🇲🇽 · $15
  • Alexandra K. Shelton 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Good luck. Hope the April deadline works out. - Miami”

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  • Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

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