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Keep a roof over Babatunde's head in Bonny

After a delayed insurance payout, Babatunde is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.

🇳🇬 Bonny, Rivers, Nigeria1,067 views
Babatunde Yakubu Fashola
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Bonny
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $700. 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've 4 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $700 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $440 • Late fees and court costs: $50 • Utilities in arrears: $50 • First month of rent as a buffer: $160 Thank you so much. - Babatunde
due date
2026-10-12
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Babatunde

  1. Update from Bonny: the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. We're at 62% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Bonny: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $170 raised so far (24%). the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Elena E. Domingo 🇵🇭 · $50

    “Happy to help. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Manila”

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  • Gemma A. Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $25

    “Sending love. Thought of Babatunde all day after reading this.”

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    “Good luck. My sister told me about this one. - Faisalabad”

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    “Thought of Babatunde all day after reading this. - Sydney”

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    “Thinking of you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Dundee”

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    “Hang in there. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Johannesburg”

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    “Blessings. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Biratnagar”

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  • Renata Isabela Almeida

    Hope it all works out. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

    • Hyun-woo Jae-hyun JeonQuestionPhoto verified

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Babatunde?

      • Babatunde Yakubu FasholaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Bonny I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Takeshi Kenji WadaPhoto verified

      You're not alone, Babatunde. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

      • Harsh F. DoshiQuestionPhoto verified

        How is Babatunde doing now?

        • Odhiambo Byaruhanga Hamisi

          Wishing you peace. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Bonny

          • Nitin F. Parmar

            Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. After 15 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything

            • Farah Yasmin Haddad

              Hope it all works out, Babatunde. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Take care

              $750.50 raised of $700

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