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Dereje received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Dereje needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Adama.
🇪🇹 Adama, Oromia, Ethiopia1,191 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $300
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $75
Thanks for reading all this.
- Dereje
- due date
- 2025-07-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you and your family, Dereje. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dereje.
Rent arrears (5 months) is $300 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.
Sending love, Dereje. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Entebbe.
Thinking of you and your family, Dereje. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Hobart.
Wishing you peace, Dereje. This could happen to any of us!