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Keep a roof over Palesa's head in Richards Bay

A notice to vacate arrived last week. Palesa needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Richards Bay.

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When my hours were cut in half in August, Palesa fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $800. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, the family must leave. There are three school-aged children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Palesa has started working night deliveries, and is 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 $800 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $60 • Utilities in arrears: $95 • Rent arrears (2 months): $645 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Marlene

due date: 2026-11-20
bill type: Rent arrears

#rent #eviction-prevention #family #housing

Updates from Marlene

Small update. $188 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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