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Keep a roof over Shivam's head in Lucknow

A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Shivam needs $550 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Lucknow.

🇮🇳 Uttar Pradesh, India1,451 views
Ankit H. Agarwal
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Lucknow
Following a long illness in the family, Shivam fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $550. The landlord was understanding for a while, but has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, the family must leave. There are two young children at home. Moving would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. Shivam 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 $550 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $360 • Late fees and court costs: $40 • Utilities in arrears: $55 • First month of rent as a buffer: $95 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-11-27
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ankit

  1. Small update. $210 so far, the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($110). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Nisha L. Rathore

    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Sent it to 12 people at work. God bless.

    • Ji-min Hye-won Kwak

      keep going, Ankit. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

      • Swapna M. Sawant

        I hope things turn around soon. Love from Ikeja

        • Zhen Fang Zhou

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to San Fernando so I could bring a meal. All the best

          • Zainab Ngozika Yakubu

            Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Dhaka.

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