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Keep a roof over Maya's head in Tel Aviv
After a car accident, Maya is 3 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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When the bakery closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,350.
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 teenager still in school 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.
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 $2,350 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $1,400
• Late fees and court costs: $165
• Utilities in arrears: $135
• First month of rent as a buffer: $650
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-11-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Maya
Quick update: $446 raised so far (19%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
10% there. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Thank you.
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good luck, Maya. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Tel Aviv.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Maya. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.