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Help Esther keep her home - 3 months behind on rent

A final eviction notice arrived last week. Esther needs $150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Dar es Salaam.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania278 views
Bakari Dennis Ssemwogerere
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Dar es Salaam
When my hours were cut in half in July, Esther fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $150. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave. There are a teenager still in school at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Esther has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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 $150 goes: โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $15 โ€ข Utilities in arrears: $40 โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $95 Thank you so much. - Bakari
due date
2026-11-18
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Ximena P. Hudson

    Hang in there, Bakari. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

    • Kavita G. Kohli

      Sending good thoughts, Bakari. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Thrissur

      • Donna D. Montgomery

        Thinking of you, Bakari. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 22 people at work.

        • Brandon J. Whitfield

          keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Dar es Salaam

          • Paraskevi Anastasia KyriakouPhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Zainab Obiageli OkaforAddress verifiedPhoto verified

              Thinking of you and your family, Bakari. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Love from Hamilton.

              • Charlotte J. Hudson

                Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.

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