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Keep a roof over Kwesi's head in Accra

After a divorce, Kwesi is 4 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

🇬🇭 Greater Accra, Ghana2,346 views
Kwesi Mensah
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Accra
After a sudden layoff at the call centre, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment 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 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 night deliveries, 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 $600 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $430 • Late fees and court costs: $45 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $95 Thank you for reading my story. - Kwesi
due date
2026-09-09
bill type
Rent arrears

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  • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Accra.

    • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kwesi.

      • Kwesi MensahOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Rent arrears (4 months) is $430 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for asking.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Kwesi. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Accra.

      • Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Accra

          • Kwesi MensahOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rent arrears (4 months), advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.

        • I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

          • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

            • how is Kwesi doing now?

              • Sending good thoughts, Kwesi. Shared this with my family. Take care.

                • Good luck. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

                  • Emily RhodesAddress verified

                    Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

                    • Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.

                      • José T. VillalobosPhoto verified

                        Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

                        • Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Nakuru so I could bring a meal. Take care.

                          • Paisley B. StantonPhoto verified

                            Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you.

                            • Sending strength, Kwesi. Shared this with my family. Blessings!

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