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Keep a roof over Geeta's head in Mumbai
A delayed insurance payout left Geeta short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,229 views
After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
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 two young 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $450 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Rent arrears (4 months): $385
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Geeta
- due date
- 2026-05-31
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Geeta
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($105). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.
Update from Mumbai: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thinking of you and your family, Geeta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
stay strong, Geeta. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Seoul
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Quezon City.
Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Mumbai
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Coventry but we're thinking of you
Take care, Geeta. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Keep going, Geeta. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Mumbai!
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Shubra so I could bring a meal
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
thinking of you, Geeta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
wishing you the best, Geeta. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours. Take care
best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Stay strong, Geeta. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Petrópolis.
Praying for you, Geeta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best
Wishing you the best, Geeta. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
sending love, Geeta. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Mumbai.
so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Best of luck, Geeta. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Buffalo.
Hope it all works out, Geeta. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
so sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Keep going, Geeta. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up.
Sending good thoughts, Geeta. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Sending strength, Geeta. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless