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Keep a roof over Salma's head in Cairo
After a delayed insurance payout, Salma is 5 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
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After a car accident that kept me from work for 5 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a termination letter 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 September, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 (5 months): $410
• Late fees and court costs: $25
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $90
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Salma
- due date
- 2025-08-28
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Salma
Quick update: $239 raised so far (43%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Campinas.
Best of luck, Salma. Shared it with a few friends. All the best
thanks for sharing this, Salma. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Minneapolis this morning. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
rooting for you, Salma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in São Paulo this morning.