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Keep a roof over Risa's head in Tokyo

After a divorce, Risa is 3 months behind on rent and has a court summons for non-payment from the landlord.

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Risa Noriko Yamamoto
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Tokyo
When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,000. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave. I have three school-aged 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 $1,000 goes: • First month of rent as a buffer: $570 • Late fees and court costs: $195 • Utilities in arrears: $235 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Risa
due date
2026-07-15
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

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  • Jack C. Washington

    Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Rohini donated after I showed her your page.

    • Marcus Owens

      Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Yokohama.

      • Cristina K. GómezID verified

        Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

        • Petro Vadym Korolev

          Wishing you the best. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings

          • Princess L. Castillo

            Thanks for sharing this, Risa. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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