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Keep a roof over Souad's head in Riyadh
After the loss of a second income, Souad is 3 months behind on rent and has a final eviction notice from the landlord.
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When my hours were cut in half in July, Souad fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Wednesday a final eviction notice was taped to the door, and the amount owed is $850.
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.
Souad 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 $850 goes:
• Late fees and court costs: $165
• Utilities in arrears: $110
• First month of rent as a buffer: $575
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-11-03
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Marwan
Update from Riyadh: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 60% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Riyadh.
Take care. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Riyadh.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Valencia
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Love from Parramatta.
So sorry you're going through this, Marwan. This could happen to any of us. Blessings