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Keep a roof over Ebru's head in Üsküdar

The closure of the factory left Ebru short on rent for 5 months; help us stay in our home.

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Ebru Zeynep Kurt
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Üsküdar
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, we must leave. I have a teenager still in school 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $800 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $520 • Late fees and court costs: $55 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $195 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Ebru
due date
2026-05-22
bill type
Rent arrears

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the June deadline works out. - Laredo”

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3.5(8 reviews)

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Ebru. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

    • Kavitha G. SastryQuestionID verified

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ebru

      • Ebru Zeynep KurtOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verifiedPhoto verified

        Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (5 months), $520. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for asking.

    • Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Üsküdar

      • keep going, Ebru. Hope you get there. God bless.

        • best of luck, Ebru. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

          • Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update!

            • You're not alone, Ebru. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

              • Wishing you the best, Ebru. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Aurora.

                • I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Üsküdar.

                  • Wishing you peace, Ebru. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Üsküdar.

                    • Praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Üsküdar

                      • Hope things get better soon, Ebru. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Üsküdar.

                        • Stay strong, Ebru. Shared this with my family. All the best.

                          • Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                            • Best of luck, Ebru. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Buenos Aires this morning.

                              • Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Love from Sheffield.

                                • Sending good thoughts, Ebru. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.

                                  • Good luck, Ebru. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

                                    • Busisiwe F. SitholePhoto verified

                                      looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

                                      • So sorry you're going through this, Ebru. Looking forward to the next update.

                                        • Sending love, Ebru. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

                                          • so sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours.

                                            • Thinking of you, Ebru. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                                              • Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Cape Town.

                                                • Daniel Ifeanyi NnamdiPhoto verified

                                                  Best of luck, Ebru. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best

                                                  • Sending good thoughts, Ebru. Shared this with my family. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Üsküdar.

                                                    • hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Üsküdar.

                                                      • best of luck, Ebru. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care.

                                                        • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Blessings

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