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After a car accident, Mbali is 2 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa1,607 views
After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $900.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 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 $900 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $610
• Late fees and court costs: $70
• Utilities in arrears: $75
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Mbali
- due date
- 2026-07-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Thanks for sharing this, Mbali. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Brooklyn but we're thinking of you.
Rooting for you, Mbali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of George
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Auckland donated after I showed her your page.
Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 6 people at work. Take care.
hope things get better soon, Mbali. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.