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A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Arief needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Malang.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Malang, East Java, Indonesia1,405 views
Arief Oky Firmansyah
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Malang
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment 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 July, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 night deliveries, 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 $650 goes: โ€ข First month of rent as a buffer: $155 โ€ข Late fees and court costs: $60 โ€ข Rent arrears (4 months): $435 Thank you for reading my story. - Arief
due date
2026-07-09
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Lalita Isaree Vongsa ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $15
  • Maina Kato Kato ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50

    โ€œHope this helps. Thought of Arief all day after reading this.โ€

  • Taylor K. Bowers ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Arief all day after reading this. - Porto Alegreโ€

  • Runa Mousumi Akter ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
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  • Lina Nour Saleh ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Kobina Daniel Kumi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $39
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $40

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Thought of Arief all day after reading this.โ€

  • Isla Craig ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10

    โ€œRooting for you. Shared with friends too. - Southamptonโ€

  • Dedi Teguh Winata ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Anna Schreiber ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100
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    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Been where you're, it gets better. - Comillaโ€

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  • Hang in there, Arief. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

    • you're not alone, Arief. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Thinking of you, Arief. Hope you get there. Blessings.

        • You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Malang

          • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. Love from Konya!

            • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Rohini.

              • Do-yoon Tae-hoon SongAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                You're not alone, Arief. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Piraeus but we're thinking of you. Love from Piraeus.

                • Praying for you, Arief. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

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