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Keep a roof over Ludvig's head in Stockholm

The loss of a second income left Ludvig short on rent for 4 months; help us stay in our home.

🇸🇪 Sweden1,775 views
Ludvig Bengtsson
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Stockholm
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,800. 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 $3,800 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $2,500 • Late fees and court costs: $140 • Utilities in arrears: $270 • First month of rent as a buffer: $890 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
due date
2026-05-22
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ludvig

  1. Update from Stockholm: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 25% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

  3. Update from Stockholm: the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Kunal F. NaikQuestionPhoto verified

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Ludvig?

    • Ludvig BengtssonOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

      Thank you. If you're in Stockholm I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Zeeshan Ali Mirza

    best of luck, Ludvig. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Stockholm.

    • Komal T. Savla

      Sending love, Ludvig. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

      • Sami Yasir BouzidQuestion

        Any update on how things are going in Stockholm?

        • Zahra Samira TrabelsiPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace, Ludvig. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care

          • Hong Mei ZhangQuestion

            what's already covered and what's the $3,800 for?

            • Ludvig BengtssonOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

              Rent arrears (4 months) is $2,500 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.

          • Sabina Nipa Karim

            Sending strength. Hope you get there. Blessings.

            • Meena P. Kushwaha

              Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless

              • Marta M. Romero

                Sending good thoughts, Ludvig. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Munich.

                • Krishna R. Pandey

                  good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                  • Luca J. Carpenter

                    Hope it all works out, Ludvig. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless

                    • Victor Wafula Kigozi

                      Wishing you peace, Ludvig. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 17 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

                      • Kevin W. Welch

                        sending good thoughts, Ludvig. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted!

                        • Lerato E. ButheleziPhoto verified

                          Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

                          • Paisley Curtis

                            I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Madurai so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Kampala.

                            • Nnamdi Chidi Williams

                              looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Howrah but we're thinking of you. All the best.

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