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Femi received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Femi needs $550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Awka.
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When my hours were cut in half in December, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate 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 March, 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 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.
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 $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $360
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Femi
- due date
- 2026-02-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Femi
We're at 46% thanks to 7 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Quick update: $204 raised so far (37%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Kozhikode.