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Keep a roof over Tizita's head in Bahir Dar
After a car accident, Tizita is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
🇪🇹 Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia1,821 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Saturday a 10-day notice to quit 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 April, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby 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 $200 goes:
• First month of rent as a buffer: $120
• Utilities in arrears: $35
• Late fees and court costs: $45
Thank you so much.
- Tizita
- due date
- 2026-04-11
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Tizita
Quick update: $119 raised so far (60%). I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $99 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Update from Bahir Dar: I made the first payment toward late fees and court costs. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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hope it all works out, Tizita. Your post was clear and honest. After 13 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Sent it to 15 people at work.
Hang in there, Tizita. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 6 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Thinking of you, Tizita. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
Hope you get there. Greetings from Paris.