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Keep a roof over Tigist's head in Addis Ababa

After a long illness, Tigist is 3 months behind on rent and has a termination letter from the landlord.

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1,255 views
Tigist Marta Nigussie
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Addis Ababa
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Monday a termination letter was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by March, 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 evenings as a cleaner, 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 $150 goes: • Late fees and court costs: $45 • First month of rent as a buffer: $100 • Utilities in arrears: $5 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Tigist
due date
2026-02-06
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Tigist

  1. 30% there. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Update from Addis Ababa: the plan for utilities in arrears is now scheduled. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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