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Keep a roof over Tahmina's head in Savar
The closure of the factory left Tahmina short on rent for 2 months; help us stay in our home.
🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh1,948 views
After a car accident that kept me from work for 3 weeks, I fell 2 months behind on rent. Last Monday a final eviction notice was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $650.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by May, we must leave.
I've 2 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 weekend shifts, 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 $650 goes:
• Rent arrears (2 months): $450
• Late fees and court costs: $45
• Utilities in arrears: $10
• First month of rent as a buffer: $145
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Tahmina
- due date
- 2025-06-05
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Tahmina
Good news. Because of your gifts ($561 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Small update. $135 so far, the plan for rent arrears is now scheduled.
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Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending good thoughts, Tahmina. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Zanzibar City.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Accra but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Savar.
Thinking of you, Tahmina. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings