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Keep a roof over Rowena's head in Manila
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Rowena needs $750 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Manila.
🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines248 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 10 weeks, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $750.
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 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 weekend shifts, 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 $750 goes:
• Rent arrears (4 months): $500
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $40
• First month of rent as a buffer: $165
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-08-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hang in there, Rowena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Nizamabad.
Thinking of you, Rowena. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Kumasi this morning. Take care!
Wishing you peace, Rowena. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.