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Keep a roof over Smit's head in Chennai
After a long illness, Smit is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in May, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $450.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 night deliveries, 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 $450 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $270
• Late fees and court costs: $60
• Utilities in arrears: $25
• First month of rent as a buffer: $95
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2026-07-21
- bill type
- Rent arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Smit.
Sure. The biggest one is rent arrears (3 months), $270. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.
praying for you. Hope you get there. Sent it to 32 people at work. Love from Seoul
you're not alone, Smit. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 36 people at work.
Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Kharkiv this morning. All the best