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After the loss of a second income, Ali is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇪🇬 Cairo, Cairo, Egypt1,183 views
Ali Tariq Yassin
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Cairo
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a termination letter 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $500 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $260 • Late fees and court costs: $30 • Utilities in arrears: $25 • First month of rent as a buffer: $185 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-11-16
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Saki MurakamiID verified

    I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.

    • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless

      • Thinking of you and your family, Ali. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Charlotte but we're thinking of you.

          • Sending love, Ali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Ali. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

              • Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                • thinking of you, Ali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too!

                  • Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Cairo

                    • Ximena A. PhillipsPhoto verified

                      sending good thoughts, Ali. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care

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