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Keep a roof over Şule's head in Istanbul
A court summons for non-payment arrived last week. Şule needs $1,100 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Istanbul.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye781 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 12 weeks, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a court summons for non-payment was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,100.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave.
I've 1 children 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.
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 $1,100 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $790
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $50
• First month of rent as a buffer: $215
Glad we found this place.
- Şule
- due date
- 2026-11-15
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Şule
Quick update: $152 raised so far (14%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Montpellier.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Şule
Rent arrears (5 months) is $790 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.
Thinking of you and your family, Şule. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
how is Şule doing now?
Wishing you the best, Şule. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Istanbul.
thinking of you and your family. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Hải Phòng
Sending good thoughts, Şule. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Love from Khon Kaen
hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Heliopolis so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
keep going, Şule. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Istanbul.
Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Kyiv
Hang in there. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. Take care.
Stay strong, Şule. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
Hope it all works out, Şule. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Seoul.
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Varanasi.
good luck, Şule. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Sending strength, Şule. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Take care.
You're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from London.
hope it all works out, Şule. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
Wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 14 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Lagos.