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A long illness left Comfort short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
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've 3 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $300
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $80
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Comfort
- due date
- 2026-10-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Comfort
Quick update: $75 raised so far (17%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $113 raised so far (25%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $75 so far, the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. - Comfort
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“Praying for you. Thought of Comfort all day after reading this. - Birmingham”
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Praying for you, Comfort. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Comfort. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Thanks for sharing this, Comfort. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Saket but we're thinking of you. Love from Saket
Keep going, Comfort. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Lagos.
You're not alone, Comfort. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 17 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Lagos