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

The loss of a second income left Kariuki short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania539 views
Kariuki Kato Kipchoge
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Dar es Salaam
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 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 $350. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave. I have two young 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 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. 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 $350 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $185 • Late fees and court costs: $20 • Utilities in arrears: $25 • First month of rent as a buffer: $120 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-05-14
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Kariuki

  1. Quick update: $159 raised so far (45%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 31% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward rent arrears. More news soon.

  3. 31% there. the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Thank you.

  • Aishwarya P. Gounder 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Rina Citra Gozali 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Julia C. Caldwell 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - Hialeah”

  • Valentina Larisa Oprea 🇷🇴 · $9
  • Gustavo D. Carrillo 🇺🇸 · $100

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