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Keep a roof over Neelam's head in Amritsar
After a sudden layoff, Neelam is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Friday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $600.
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 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.
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 $600 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $450
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $120
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-09-29
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Thinking of you and your family, Neelam. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Enugu.
Sending good thoughts, Neelam. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Coyoacán so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Amritsar.
You're not alone, Neelam. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Buenos Aires.
Hope it all works out, Neelam. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.