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Janet received an eviction notice - help us catch up on rent

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Janet needs $450 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nairobi.

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Janet Rose Mwangi
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Nairobi
When my hours were cut in half in February, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave. I've 3 children 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 evenings as a cleaner, and I'm 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 $450 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $40 • First month of rent as a buffer: $105 • Rent arrears (5 months): $305 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-05-14
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Janet

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($105 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $80 raised so far (18%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Janet

  3. 7% there. I made the first payment toward first month of rent as a buffer. Thank you. - Janet

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  • Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Hope the May deadline works out. - Toronto”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
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  • Nevaeh P. Whitaker 🇦🇺 · $30

    “Rooting for you. My cousin told me about this one. - Cairns”

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  • Ariana T. Allen

    Wishing you the best, Janet. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

    $155 raised of $450

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