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

A sudden layoff left Cengiz short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

🇹🇷 34045, Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye2,563 views
Cengiz Özdemir
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Istanbul
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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. 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 $1,000 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $690 • Late fees and court costs: $85 • Utilities in arrears: $75 • First month of rent as a buffer: $150 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2025-09-10
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Cengiz?

    • Cengiz ÖzdemirOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Istanbul I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

  • Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

    • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings!

      • what's already covered and what's the $1,000 for?

        • Cengiz ÖzdemirOwnerAnswer

          Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (2 months), $690. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one.

      • Wiktor Konrad NowakowskiAddress verified

        Hope it all works out, Cengiz. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Kaduna.

        • This could happen to any of us. After 19 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

          • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

            • I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

              • Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

                • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

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