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Keep a roof over Murugan's head in Mumbai
After a cut in working hours, Murugan is 4 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,435 views
When the packaging plant closed in August, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
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 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 $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $260
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $100
With deep gratitude,
Murugan
- due date
- 2026-10-14
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Murugan
Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Murugan
Update from Mumbai: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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“God bless. Hope the November deadline works out. - Bristol”
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Praying for you, Murugan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Auckland this morning.
Thinking of you and your family, Murugan. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Stay strong, Murugan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 15 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.