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

After the loss of a second income, Asma is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Asma Nadia Hussein
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Amsterdam
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,600. 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 three school-aged 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 night deliveries, 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 $3,600 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $165 • First month of rent as a buffer: $460 • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,975 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Asma
due date
2025-10-31
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Asma

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,183 in total) I made the first payment toward rent arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($1,862). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer.

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  • Dennis Joseph Mollel

    Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

    • Revital Liat Amar

      take care, Asma. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Yamini N. Mishra

        Thinking of you, Asma. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care

        • Zinhle J. SitholeQuestionAddress verified

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Asma.

          • Asma Nadia HusseinOwnerAnswer

            It's all in the list in the story. late fees and court costs is the big one at $165, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

        • Lia Novi Lie

          So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

          • Mason Fernandez

            Hope it all works out, Asma. Shared this with my family.

            • Aaron K. Brown

              Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

              • Yetunde Joy Idowu

                Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

                • Rohit H. Gaikwad

                  Hope things get better soon, Asma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                  • Mukesh C. Sachdeva

                    Wishing you peace, Asma. Shared this with my family!

                    • Caroline P. Coleman

                      Stay strong, Asma. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                      • Yinka Jide Mba

                        Good luck, Asma. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. God bless.

                        • Vani P. Mittal

                          thinking of you and your family, Asma. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Amsterdam.

                          • Bin Zou

                            keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

                            • Matthew F. Alexander

                              Thinking of you and your family, Asma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

                              • Valentina Rangel

                                Thanks for sharing this, Asma. Gave what I could, wish it was more

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