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Keep a roof over Rajiv's head in Jabalpur
After a sudden layoff, Rajiv is 5 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the bakery, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $550.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, 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 $550 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• Rent arrears (5 months): $370
Thank you for reading my story.
- Rajiv
- due date
- 2026-10-04
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Rajiv
Quick update: $105 raised so far (19%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $60
“Hope this helps. Hope the September deadline works out. - Jakarta Barat”
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“Good luck. Thought of Rajiv all day after reading this. - Bandung”
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Stay strong, Rajiv. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Thủ Đức!
sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Da Nang.
sending love, Rajiv. This could happen to any of us.