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Keep a roof over Mehwish's head in Lahore
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Mehwish needs $400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lahore.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
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 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 night deliveries, 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 $400 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $220
• Late fees and court costs: $35
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $120
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Mehwish
We're at 36% thanks to 8 of you. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. More news soon.
We're at 30% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Take care, Mehwish. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Maringá
Good luck, Mehwish. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
hang in there, Mehwish. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.