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After a car accident, Shima is 5 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in June, Shima fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $1,300.
The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by September, the family must leave.
There are 3 children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
Shima has started working weekend shifts, and is 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 $1,300 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $175
• Late fees and court costs: $360
• First month of rent as a buffer: $765
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-08-30
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Rooting for you, Rahima. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Cox's Bazar donated after I showed her your page
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Faisalabad.
Hang in there, Rahima. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together
So sorry you're going through this, Rahima. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Rooting for you, Rahima. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Rahima. Shared this with my family. Take care.