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Keep a roof over Lilian's head in Ikeja
After the closure of the factory, Lilian is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit 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 November, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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.
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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $500
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $15
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
With deep gratitude,
Lilian
- due date
- 2026-11-20
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Lilian
Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($177). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs.
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Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. After 15 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Thinking of you and your family, Lilian. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Stay strong, Lilian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Zagazig this morning. Greetings from Zagazig.
Hope it all works out, Lilian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lilian!
It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (3 months) is the big one at $500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Ikeja.
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Riyadh but we're thinking of you. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Lilian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 17 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. Greetings from London
thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Obuasi.
Stay strong, Lilian. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Saint Petersburg.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 11 people at work. Thinking of Ikeja
Keep going, Lilian. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bakersfield
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Fresno.
Good luck, Lilian. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
sending strength, Lilian. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Faisalabad.
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 28 people at work. Take care
Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Dallas.
Hope it all works out, Lilian. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
best of luck, Lilian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
best of luck, Lilian. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 15 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Kano.
You're not alone, Lilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Los Angeles
wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Ikeja
sending good thoughts, Lilian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 12 people at work.
Best of luck, Lilian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did!
Sending strength, Lilian. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Paris
Thanks for sharing this, Lilian. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Liverpool
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Rochester.
Thanks for sharing this, Lilian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 35 people at work.