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Keep a roof over Festus's head in Ikeja
After the loss of a second income, Festus is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, 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.
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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $470
• Late fees and court costs: $65
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $65
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-06-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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keep going, Festus. Hope you get there.
sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Thinking of you, Festus. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
thinking of you, Festus. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Festus. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Stay strong, Festus. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
keep going. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Ikeja.
Rooting for you, Festus. Shared it with a few friends.
Praying for you, Festus. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Savar
Thinking of you, Festus. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Comilla.
Thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Siliguri donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Stay strong, Festus. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.
You're not alone, Festus. Hope you get there. God bless.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Take care, Festus. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
Stay strong, Festus. Hope this works out for you. Blessings!
Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Ikeja
Thanks for sharing this, Festus. Hope this works out for you.
Sending love, Festus. This could happen to any of us. After 13 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best
Sending love, Festus. Hope you get there. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Festus. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Mwanza this morning.
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Sending good thoughts, Festus. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Festus. I hope things turn around soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Festus. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
Wishing you peace, Festus. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Guarulhos so I could bring a meal
Take care, Festus. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Fresno.
Wishing you the best, Festus. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
You're not alone. Hope you get there. Love from Tampa.