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Keep a roof over Dae-hyun's head in Seoul

A cut in working hours left Dae-hyun short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

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Dae-hyun Jung-ho Cho
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Seoul
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,300. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby 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 $2,300 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $1,400 • Late fees and court costs: $110 • Utilities in arrears: $185 • First month of rent as a buffer: $605 With deep gratitude, Dae-hyun
due date
2026-11-21
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Dae-hyun

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 60% now ($1,391). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

  3. We're at 59% thanks to 22 of you. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Jameson D. Lowe

    Thanks for sharing this, Dae-hyun. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Mississauga.

    • Isla E. Wallace

      Wishing you peace, Dae-hyun. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      $2,516 raised of $2,300

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