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Keep a roof over Fatima's head in Paarl
A termination letter arrived last week. Fatima needs $850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Paarl.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 7 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $850.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave.
I've 1 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.
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 $850 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $130
• Rent arrears (3 months): $695
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Fatima
- due date
- 2026-02-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Fatima
Quick update: $218 raised so far (26%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $68 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $33 so far, we've started the first stage. - Fatima
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Sending good thoughts, Fatima. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.