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Keep a roof over Aarti's head in New Delhi
After a divorce, Aarti is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇮🇳 New Delhi, Delhi, India1,222 views
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $460
• Late fees and court costs: $40
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $115
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Aarti
- due date
- 2026-11-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Jakarta
hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Lucknow.
Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of New Delhi
Keep going, Aarti. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!
You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Sheffield so I could bring a meal
sending love, Aarti. I hope things turn around soon
Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Rawalpindi.
I hope things turn around soon. After 16 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Sending strength, Aarti. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Aarti. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Take care