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Gas shut-off notice: help Sota pay $750
A disconnection notice for gas arrived and Sota needs $750 before September.
🇯🇵 Aichi, Japan1,423 views
The gas account is 4 months behind. Sota received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless $750 is paid. He had never been late before July's medical emergency.
Sota called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $100 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a disabled brother, and going through winter without gas isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
Sota is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Sota's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $750 goes:
• Heating arrears: $510
• Reconnection and late fees: $75
• Down payment on a payment plan: $165
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-09-18
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Hitomi
Small update. $182 so far, I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $132 so far, I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sota!
Heating arrears is $510 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Keep going, Hitomi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Nagoya
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Hitomi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Nagoya
Sending good thoughts, Hitomi. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best