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Getachew received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent
A long illness left Getachew short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.
🇪🇹 Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia408 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 6 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit 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 July, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $550 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Rent arrears (5 months): $420
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2025-07-16
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Getachew
Update from Jimma: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.
Small update. $20 so far, the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled.
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“Good luck. Thought of Getachew all day after reading this. - Jakarta”
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- Jameson Price 🇺🇸 · $10
“Wishing you the best. Thought of Getachew all day after reading this.”
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $10
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Wishing you the best, Getachew. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Oakland this morning.
Rooting for you, Getachew. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.