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Keep a roof over Ruma's head in Dhaka
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Ruma needs $400 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Dhaka.
🇧🇩 Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh1,854 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $400.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, we must leave.
I've 4 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.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $400 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $210
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $135
Thank you for reading my story.
- Ruma
- due date
- 2025-01-11
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
best of luck. This could happen to any of us. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care
Hope you get there. Greetings from Pune.
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. Thinking of Dhaka
Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Fez.
hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope you get there. Greetings from Rohini
Hope it all works out, Ruma. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Dhaka
rooting for you, Ruma. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 10 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.