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Keep a roof over Manoj's head in Amritsar
A termination letter arrived last week. Manoj needs $500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Amritsar.
🇮🇳 Amritsar, Punjab, India1,125 views
When my hours were cut in half in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a termination letter 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 October, 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 two part-time jobs, 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:
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Rent arrears (3 months): $440
• Utilities in arrears: $30
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Manoj
- due date
- 2026-10-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Manoj
Update from Amritsar: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Manoj
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Thanks for sharing this, Manoj. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
You're not alone, Manoj. Hope you get there!
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Mandaue.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
take care, Manoj. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.