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Keep a roof over Ankit's head in Howrah
After the loss of a second income, Ankit is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇮🇳 West Bengal, India1,055 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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 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 $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $440
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $115
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-11-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Take care, Ankit. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out
Thinking of you, Ankit. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Howrah
Take care, Ankit. This could happen to any of us.