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Keep a roof over Harumi's head in Nagoya

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Harumi needs $3,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nagoya.

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Harumi Junko Tanaka
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Nagoya
When the bakery closed in July, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, we must leave. I've 4 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 $3,150 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $2,400 • Late fees and court costs: $135 • Utilities in arrears: $185 • First month of rent as a buffer: $430 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Harumi
due date
2026-10-23
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Harumi

  1. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($632). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.

  2. We're at 13% thanks to 8 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($495). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Vivaan H. PatelPhoto verified

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Oaxaca de Juárez.

    • Isabella N. White

      take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless

      • Misaki IshiiQuestion

        is there anything that isn't money that would help Harumi?

        • Wulan Wulan WijayaVerified organization

          Best of luck, Harumi. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kyoto!

          • Luana Mariana Bezerra

            Hope things get better soon, Harumi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Medellín so I could bring a meal.

            • Faith Ruth Maina

              sending love, Harumi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Seoul.

              • Natalia Frazier

                Sending strength, Harumi. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Bandung this morning

                • Thắng Thiện Tieu

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

                  • Tarun T. Kushwaha

                    Thanks for sharing this, Harumi. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best

                    • Ingrid Ingrid Köhler

                      Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

                      • Amber D. Payne

                        You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Palmira.

                        • Simona Stefania Mariani

                          Sending love, Harumi. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                          • Oky Ahmad Maulana

                            Best of luck, Harumi. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care

                            • Duha Reem Yassin

                              Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

                              • Nur Fani BudimanPhoto verified

                                you're not alone. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.

                                • Zola A. Molefe

                                  Keep going, Harumi. Looking forward to the next update. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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