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Keep a roof over Femi's head in Badagry
A termination letter arrived last week. Femi needs $750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Badagry.
🇳🇬 NigeriaPosted Oct 1, 20261,529 views
After a sudden layoff at the restaurant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $750.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, 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.
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 $750 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $510
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• First month of rent as a buffer: $165
With deep gratitude,
Femi
- due date
- 2026-11-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Badagry
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Badagry.
Thank you. If you're in Badagry I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
best of luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Badagry
sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
take care, Femi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Rooting for you, Femi. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Jinja.