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Keep a roof over Abdul's head in Saket
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Abdul needs $500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Saket.
🇮🇳 Delhi, India2,060 views
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
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 a toddler and a baby 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 weekend shifts, 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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $390
• First month of rent as a buffer: $75
• Late fees and court costs: $35
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Abdul
- due date
- 2026-09-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Abdul
Update from Saket: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Abdul.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent arrears (4 months) comes first ($390) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
Sending love, Abdul. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Heliopolis.
Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Saket.
Thinking of you, Abdul. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 19 people at work.
Sending good thoughts, Abdul. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Saket.
thinking of you and your family, Abdul. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours
Good luck, Abdul. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Thanks for sharing this, Abdul. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!