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Keep a roof over Hande's head in Gaziantep

A termination letter arrived last week. Hande needs $850 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Gaziantep.

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Hande Nihal Özkan
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Gaziantep
After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday 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 January, we must leave. I've 2 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 night deliveries, 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 $850 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $700 • Late fees and court costs: $70 • Utilities in arrears: $80 Glad we found this place. - Hande
due date
2026-01-29
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Hande

  1. Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($76). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $30 raised so far (4%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Small update. $30 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

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  • Deepak G. Jain 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Vivaan P. Arora 🇮🇳 · $26

    “Thought of Hande all day after reading this. - Hubballi”

  • Keith B. Dominguez 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Rooting for you. Hope the January deadline works out. - Jacksonville”

  • Rhea W. Rodriguez 🇵🇭 · $5

    “Hope it all works out. Please keep us posted. - Dasmariñas”

  • Usha B. Chaturvedi 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the January deadline works out. - Thane”

  • Lin Fu 🇦🇺 · $10

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  • Yui MaedaQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hande.

    • Hande Nihal ÖzkanOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (3 months), $700. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Saanvi R. Dubey

    Wishing you the best, Hande. Hope this works out for you.

    • Min-ji Ji-woo AhnQuestion

      How is Hande doing now?

      • Laxmi Durga Aryal

        Sending love, Hande. Hope you get there.

        • Kaito Takahashi

          A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Gaziantep. I'll ask around and let you know

          $126 raised of $850

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