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Keep a roof over Swapna's head in Vadodara
A final eviction notice arrived last week. Swapna needs $200 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Vadodara.
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When the restaurant closed in October, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $200.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by January, 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 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 $200 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $30
• First month of rent as a buffer: $110
• Late fees and court costs: $60
Glad we found this place.
- Swapna
- due date
- 2026-01-02
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Swapna
Good news. Because of your gifts ($60 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Vadodara: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Vadodara: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- José F. Ochoa 🇺🇸 · $50
- Hasan Berk Bayram 🇹🇷 · $10
“Best of luck. Hope the January deadline works out. - Kadıköy”
- Kagiso G. Fourie 🇿🇦 · $8
“All the best! - Mthatha”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Swapna
It's all in the list in the story. utilities in arrears is the big one at $30, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.
Rooting for you, Swapna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings