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Keep a roof over Rakesh's head in Nashik
The loss of a second income left Rakesh short on rent for 3 months; help us stay in our home.
🇮🇳 Nashik, Maharashtra, India2,294 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday 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 November, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $550 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $340
• Late fees and court costs: $55
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2025-10-24
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Rakesh
Quick update: $468 raised so far (85%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $443 raised so far (80%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($75). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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stay strong, Rakesh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Nashik.
So sorry you're going through this, Rakesh. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. All the best.
Stay strong, Rakesh. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Rio de Janeiro
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Los Angeles
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Rakesh. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
You're not alone, Rakesh. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care
Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Nashik.
sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mapo.