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Keep a roof over Lakshmi's head in Mumbai

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Lakshmi needs $350 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mumbai.

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Dinesh J. Rajan
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Mumbai
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, Lakshmi fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $350. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, the family must leave. There are a toddler and a baby at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Lakshmi has started working two part-time jobs, and is 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 $350 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $280 • Utilities in arrears: $40 • Late fees and court costs: $30 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-08-18
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  1. Update from Mumbai: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mark K. DizonQuestion

    how is Lakshmi doing now?

    • Lorena L. Rivera

      stay strong, Dinesh. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

      • Irene B. DíazID verifiedPhoto verified

        Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

        • Nancy Sarah OumaAddress verified

          Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Mumbai

          • Abosede Ronke AlabiPhoto verified

            Praying for you. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

            • Palesa K. Khumalo

              Keep going, Dinesh. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Mumbai.

              • Silas B. Bates

                Rooting for you, Dinesh. This could happen to any of us. Blessings

                • Rekha F. Sharma

                  Thinking of you and your family, Dinesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Mumbai!

                  • Paula F. Peña

                    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Mumbai.

                    • Megan L. Nelson

                      Wishing you peace, Dinesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                      • Randall Shaw

                        praying for you, Dinesh. Hope you get there. Thinking of Mumbai.

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