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Keep a roof over Jewel's head in New Delhi

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Jewel needs $600 to clear the arrears and stay housed in New Delhi.

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Jewel Shafiq Miah
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New Delhi
When my hours were cut in half in October, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600. 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 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $600 goes: • Rent arrears (5 months): $440 • Late fees and court costs: $20 • Utilities in arrears: $15 • First month of rent as a buffer: $125 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-02-04
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Jewel

  1. We're at 14% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  • Ignacio H. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Be well. Thought of Jewel all day after reading this.”

  • Gabriel C. Keller 🇦🇺 · $5
  • Ochieng Karanja Kato 🇺🇬 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇱 · $25
  • Pandu Rudi Saputra 🇮🇩 · $20

    “Hope things get better. I'm in Bogor, thinking of you.”

  • Emon Liton Dutta 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Rosa B. Martínez 🇲🇽 · $15.50
  • Francis William Mensah 🇬🇭 · $25

    “Hang in there. Hope the January deadline works out. - Tema”

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  • Keep going, Jewel. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Cologne but we're thinking of you. All the best.

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