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Keep a roof over Lệ's head in Thủ Đức
After a delayed insurance payout, Lệ is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
🇻🇳 Thủ Đức, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam1,019 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, we must leave.
I've 1 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $270
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
Thank you so much.
- Lệ
- due date
- 2025-03-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lệ
We're at 67% thanks to 10 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Quick update: $115 raised so far (23%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hope it all works out, Lệ. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Kadıköy.
Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Lalitpur.