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Keep a roof over Srinivas's head in Mumbai
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Srinivas needs $500 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mumbai.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,700 views
After a sudden layoff at the packaging plant, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $500.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by June, 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 extra hours at a market stall, 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 $500 goes:
• Rent arrears (3 months): $310
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• First month of rent as a buffer: $155
Glad we found this place.
- due date
- 2026-06-09
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Srinivas
Update from Mumbai: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 100% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Srinivas
Thank you all. We're at 76% now ($380). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
We're at 59% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Sending good thoughts, Srinivas. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless