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Keep a roof over Rakesh's head in Lucknow
After a divorce, Rakesh is 3 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.
🇮🇳 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India743 views
When my hours were cut in half in December, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by February, 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 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 $450 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $150
• Late fees and court costs: $20
• Rent arrears (3 months): $280
Thank you so much.
- due date
- 2026-03-23
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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sending good thoughts, Rakesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Üsküdar.
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 18 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless!