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Help Tomoya keep his home - 2 months behind on rent

A sudden layoff left Tomoya short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.

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Ren Hideo Yamada
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Sakai
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, Tomoya fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,850. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Tomoya 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 $1,850 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,150 • Late fees and court costs: $150 • Utilities in arrears: $120 • First month of rent as a buffer: $430 Every share and every dollar helps. - Ren
due date
2026-02-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ren

  1. Thank you all. We're at 80% now ($1,487). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Sakai: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 64% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Musyoka Hamisi Kariuki

    Wishing you the best, Ren. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Sakai.

    • Ananya T. SoniQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Tomoya!

      • Mason C. Molina

        Keep going, Ren. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Cần Thơ

        • Christian C. Williams

          Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together!

          • Andreea Munteanu

            sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Sakai.

            • Kevin K. Santos

              Thinking of you, Ren. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

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