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Keep a roof over Barış's head in Istanbul
After the closure of the factory, Barış is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye1,263 views
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900.
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 three school-aged 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 $900 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $65
• Rent arrears (3 months): $800
• Utilities in arrears: $35
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Barış
- due date
- 2026-10-26
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Rooting for you, Barış. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Istanbul
How is Barış doing now?
hang in there, Barış. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Take care.
sending good thoughts, Barış. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Jacksonville this morning
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Istanbul.
Sending good thoughts, Barış. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Coimbatore.