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Keep a roof over Elif's head in Üsküdar

After a delayed insurance payout, Elif is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇹🇷 34053, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye1,830 views
Elif Nihal Yıldız
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Üsküdar
After a car accident that kept me from work for 4 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000. 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 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 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,000 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $590 • Late fees and court costs: $85 • Utilities in arrears: $70 • First month of rent as a buffer: $255 Thank you so much. - Elif
due date
2026-10-31
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Wayne M. FortuinQuestion

    How is Elif doing now?

    • Pallavi Pawar

      Thinking of you, Elif. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • Isabelle F. Simmons

        hope it all works out, Elif. Your post was clear and honest

        • Violet K. Fox

          Thinking of you and your family, Elif. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care.

          • Devi Buthelezi

            Hang in there, Elif. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

            • Scarlett G. Tran

              Shared this with my family. Greetings from San Antonio.

              • Pankaj C. Rawat

                Wishing you peace, Elif. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

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