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Elmarie received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A divorce left Elmarie short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,166 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
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 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $400 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $280
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $70
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2026-05-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Praying for you, Elmarie. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Wishing you peace, Elmarie. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.
shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Addis Ababa.
Sending love, Elmarie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.
shared this with my family. Thinking of Johannesburg.
Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Stuttgart.
sending strength, Elmarie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.