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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 Africa1,662 views
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
Updates from Karin
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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“Be well. Hope the September deadline works out. - São Paulo”
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“Blessings. From Makati with love.”
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“Hope this helps! - Brooklyn”
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Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Recife
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.
Praying for you, Karin. Your post was clear and honest
Keep going. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 23 people at work. Love from Islamabad.