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Keep a roof over Naresh's head in Edinburgh
After the closure of the factory, Naresh is 5 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.
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Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,300.
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 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 $2,300 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $940
• Late fees and court costs: $110
• Rent arrears (5 months): $1,250
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2025-06-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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We're at 41% thanks to 12 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon. - Naresh
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Thinking of you. Hope you get there. After 13 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Hang in there, Naresh. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Wishing you peace, Naresh. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Accra.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Thane.
Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings
Praying for you, Naresh. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Edinburgh
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Edinburgh.