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Keep a roof over Karthik's head in Prayagraj
A termination letter arrived last week. Karthik needs $650 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Prayagraj.
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When my hours were cut in half in March, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave.
I have three school-aged 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $470
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $115
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Karthik
- due date
- 2026-06-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Karthik
Wanted to say thank you properly. 20% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Karthik
Wanted to say thank you properly. 12% funded and the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($70). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.
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a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier.
shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Prayagraj
Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.