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Fatima received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Fatima needs $600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Epe.
🇳🇬 Epe, Lagos, Nigeria1,725 views
When the call centre closed in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $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 two young 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $350
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $185
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Fatima
- due date
- 2026-10-25
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Fatima
Update from Epe: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Epe: the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Fatima. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Saket.