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Atieno received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A car accident left Atieno short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave.
I've 1 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $280
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $55
• First month of rent as a buffer: $180
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2025-12-04
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Wish I lived closer to Duluth so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Ogbomosho.
how is Atieno doing now?
hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Pittsburgh.
Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.
good luck, Atieno. Shared this with my family.
Thanks for sharing this, Atieno. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Atieno.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (4 months) is the biggest at $280. Appreciate you taking the time.
Good luck, Atieno. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Love from Varanasi.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Atieno?
Thank you. If you're in Kisumu I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Nuremberg donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Atieno. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. God bless.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.
Sending love, Atieno. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
Praying for you, Atieno. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. All the best