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Keep a roof over Natnael's head in Bahir Dar

After a sudden layoff, Natnael is 2 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Natnael Berhanu Shiferaw
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Bahir Dar
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave. I have three school-aged children 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. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $500 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $350 • Late fees and court costs: $30 • Utilities in arrears: $30 • First month of rent as a buffer: $90 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Natnael
due date
2024-08-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Natnael

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 57% funded and I made the first payment toward rent arrears.

  2. 33% there. the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. We're at 10% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Be well. Thought of Natnael all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Natnael all day after reading this. - Buenos Aires”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the July deadline works out. - Davao City”

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    “Thought of Natnael all day after reading this. - Dehiwala”

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Natnael all day after reading this.”

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  • Dustin BurnsQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Natnael.

    • Natnael Berhanu ShiferawOwnerAnswerVerified organization

      Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (2 months), $350. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

  • Sabina Kalpana Koirala

    Take care, Natnael. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

    • Annelie R. Zulu

      Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 35 people at work. Love from Sandton.

      • Jennifer L. Silva

        A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Rohini.

        • Iresha Prabha Rathnayake

          hope things get better soon, Natnael. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

          • Salvatore Michele Barbieri

            Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

            • Ploy Pimchanok LaohakulID verifiedPhoto verified

              Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Arlington.

              • Romeo Bautista

                Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                • Alberto D. Rodríguez

                  Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Gdynia.

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