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Help Thulani keep his home - 3 months behind on rent
After a cut in working hours, Thulani is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,800 views
When my hours were cut in half in July, Thulani fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $850.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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.
Thulani has started working evenings as a cleaner, and is 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 $850 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $600
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $70
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
I hope life is good to you.
- due date
- 2026-09-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Tema
Wishing you the best, Hendrik. Hope you get there. Greetings from Kumasi.
So sorry you're going through this, Hendrik. Your post was clear and honest
You're not alone, Hendrik. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Warsaw
Hang in there, Hendrik. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope October is when things finally get easier. All the best.