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Keep a roof over Neema's head in Nairobi
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Neema needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Nairobi.
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When the restaurant closed in August, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
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 two young 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.
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 $800 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $530
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $180
With deep gratitude,
Neema
- due date
- 2026-10-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Neema
Update from Nairobi: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $12 raised so far (2%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Neema
- Logan W. Prescott 🇳🇿 · $25
“Stay strong. Thought of Neema all day after reading this. - Hamilton”
- Pedro D. García 🇺🇸 · $12
“Only $12 but hope it helps. - Riverside”
- Nitin C. Gandhi 🇮🇳 · $10
“Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Nizamabad”
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Thinking of you, Neema. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 17 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Saint Petersburg
Wishing you peace, Neema. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Fresno this morning
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Neema.
Rent arrears (3 months) is $530 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope things get better soon, Neema. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Wishing you peace, Neema. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Nairobi.
you're not alone, Neema. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Love from Pretoria.
Sending strength, Neema. Shared it with a few friends. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Take care, Neema. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 27 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Keep going, Neema. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.