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Keep a roof over Abebe's head in Addis Ababa
A long illness left Abebe short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia573 views
When the hotel closed in June, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $150 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $20
Thanks for reading all this.
- Abebe
- due date
- 2025-08-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there, Abebe. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Sending good thoughts, Abebe. I hope things turn around soon.
Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours
You're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Reims.
Sending love, Abebe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.