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Keep a roof over Karin's head in Johannesburg

After a sudden layoff, Karin is 4 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,661 views
Karin P. Abrahams
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Johannesburg
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 weekend shifts, 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 $900 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $45 • Rent arrears (4 months): $610 • First month of rent as a buffer: $245 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-09-28
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Karin

  1. Quick update: $467 raised so far (52%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Henok Robel Tadesse 🇪🇹 · $25

    “All the best. Hope the September deadline works out. - Mekelle”

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    “God bless. Saw your post and had to give. - Jinja”

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    “Be well. Hope the September deadline works out. - São Paulo”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Karin all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope this helps! - Brooklyn”

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    “Blessings. From Makati with love.”

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    “Rooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Latina”

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  • Aline Luciana Dantas

    Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Recife

    • Sudha E. Anand

      Hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Rennes but we're thinking of you. God bless.

      • Cris M. Santos

        Praying for you, Karin. Your post was clear and honest

        • Sibel Kaplan

          Keep going. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.

          • Rattapon Suthep Sombat

            Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 23 people at work. Love from Islamabad.

            $1,243.50 raised of $900

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