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Keep a roof over Charlene's head in Sandton
A car accident left Charlene short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,487 views
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $950.
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 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.
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 $950 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $230
• Rent arrears (3 months): $675
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-11-11
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Charlene.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. late fees and court costs comes first ($45) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Nairobi.
You're not alone, Charlene. Hope this works out for you.
Hang in there, Charlene. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Novosibirsk but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Charlene. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Lalitpur