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Keep a roof over Qasim's head in Riyadh

After a sudden layoff, Qasim is 2 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

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Qasim Hadi Naguib
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Riyadh
After a car accident that kept me from work for 8 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Tuesday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $2,200. 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 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 two part-time jobs, 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 $2,200 goes: • Rent arrears (2 months): $1,300 • Late fees and court costs: $70 • Utilities in arrears: $230 • First month of rent as a buffer: $600 Thanks for reading all this. - Qasim
due date
2024-06-20
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Qasim

  1. Update from Riyadh: we've started the first stage. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $773 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. We're at 28% thanks to 12 of you. I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. More news soon.

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  • Louise Henry

    Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

    • Masud Habib Ali

      Praying for you, Qasim. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

      • Mohan K. IyengarID verified

        Take care, Qasim. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

        • Damien Caron

          Praying for you, Qasim. Shared this with my family. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

          • Daniel Cláudio Azevedo

            Wishing you the best, Qasim. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

            • Daniele Christian De Angelis

              Take care. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

              • Mehul C. VyasID verified

                you're not alone, Qasim. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                • Eleanor May

                  Hope it all works out. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

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