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Keep a roof over Jin-ah's head in Gangnam
After a sudden layoff, Jin-ah is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇰🇷 South Korea2,424 views
When the bakery closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,850.
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 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 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.
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 $2,850 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,850
• Late fees and court costs: $190
• Utilities in arrears: $190
• First month of rent as a buffer: $620
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-10-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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“Wishing you the best. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Gangnam”
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“Wish I could do more. Gave what I could this week. - Irapuato”
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“Hang in there. Been where you are, it gets better. - Reading”
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“You got this. Hope the October deadline works out. - Da Nang”
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“Sending love. Thought of Jin-ah all day after reading this.”
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take care, Jin-ah. Shared it with a few friends.
sending good thoughts. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Take care
thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted.
Wishing you the best, Jin-ah. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Lahore.