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Keep a roof over Novi's head in Jakarta Selatan
A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Novi needs $400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Jakarta Selatan.
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When my hours were cut in half in April, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, 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 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 $400 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $220
• Late fees and court costs: $50
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $85
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-07-10
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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- Théo Lefebvre 🇲🇦 · $30
“Hope things get better. Saw your post and had to give. - Salé”
- Lwazi J. Mabaso 🇿🇦 · $10
“Hang in there. Thought of Novi all day after reading this. - Stellenbosch”
- Yana Lyudmila Mikhailov 🇺🇦 · $25
- Florin Petru Mocanu 🇷🇴 · $40
“From my family to yours. From București with love. - București”
- Chai Tangsiri 🇹🇭 · $10
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Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan.
thanks for sharing this, Novi. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan.
Thinking of you and your family, Novi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Jakarta Selatan
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Ibadan